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INTERVIEW

Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister who surprised the world: ‘Public life has become dehumanized’

In 2023, she resigned as leader of New Zealand because she no longer had ‘enough in the tank’ to give her best. She had been in office for six years. Her departure marked the culmination of a different approach to power, one that stood in stark contrast to the male-dominated hyper-leadership that continues to dominate the world. Her understanding of politics, based on empathy and transparency, made her an icon. We spoke with her in London

Zohran Mamdani

New York’s big moment: A portrait of a city awaiting the Mamdani era

In 2026, the eyes of the world will be on the great US metropolis and unofficial capital of the planet. As Trump unleashes his authoritarianism, a Muslim socialist will assume the mayoralty on January 1. EL PAÍS toured the city’s five boroughs to understand how the proud inhabitants of the Big Apple feel as it faces what may be its last chance to preserve what makes it unique

Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

Victim in Peru abuse case used against the Pope speaks out, confirming that her lawyer exploited her: ‘His intention was never to help us’

Ana María Quispe tells EL PAÍS that the Church is obstructing payment for her psychologist, and that an accused priest is escaping accountability by leaving the clergy. Pope Leo speaks out for the first time: ‘There has been a lot of manipulation of the case’

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