The government declared a state of emergency Friday, days after it allowed mass gatherings in the capital and cases jumped to 4,200.
Author: RAPHAEL MINDER
Sandstorm Wreaks Havoc in Canary Islands
Red sands carried by winds from the Sahara have forced airports to close, leaving thousands stranded.
A Mexican Oil Chief’s Hide-Out: Sea Views and 2 Golf Courses
Before he was arrested this month, the former head of Pemex lay low in one of the world’s most discreet and exclusive locations on Spain’s sunny southern coast.
Spanish Terrorist Is Extradited From Brazil After Decades on the Run
Carlos García Juliá, a fascist who took part in the 1977 Atocha massacre, was returned to a prison outside Madrid on Friday.
U.S. Warns of Sexual Assault Risk in Spain
A security alert issued by the American Embassy in Madrid also warned about the challenge of dealing with the Spanish legal system.
Powerful Winter Storm in Spain Kills at Least 10
Coastal towns were lashed by 45-foot waves, and villages farther inland were buried under mountains of snow.
Chemical Plant Explosion in Spain Kills One and Prompts Order to Stay Inside
The shock waves were felt several miles from the factory. At least eight people were injured, two critically.
Pedro Sánchez Will Lead Modern Spain’s First Coalition Government
The Socialist leader won approval from Parliament and will now run a fragile grouping of left-leaning parties whose survival may hinge on the separatist dispute in Catalonia.
As a Spanish City Lights Up for Christmas, So Does a Debate
The holiday light show in the industrial hub of Vigo is a draw for tourists. But some have begun to wonder: How much is too much?
Spain Bars Catalan Leader From Public Office for 18 Months
A Barcelona court ruled that Quim Torra, the president of the Catalonia region, cannot hold office, after he refused to remove yellow ribbons that signal support of jailed separatist leaders.