Carmen Mola, a novelist publishing under a pen name, seemed to shatter a glass ceiling in the world of Spanish books. But when the author’s true identity was revealed while claiming a big prize, it was a shock.
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Spanish Court Agrees to Extradite Former Venezuela Spy Chief to U.S.
Hugo Carvajal, once a prominent figure in the government of the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, faces drug-trafficking charges in the United States.
In Debate Over Conquistadors 500 Years Ago, Spanish Right Sees an Opportunity
Spanish politicians sparred with Pope Francis over their country’s role in conquering the Americas, signaling a nationalist tilt in the conservative establishment.
Italy Frees Catalan Separatist Leader From Jail. Here’s How the Case Has Gone.
Carles Puigdemont, a former leader of Catalonia, faces trial in Spain and was detained briefly in Italy. It is not clear if he will appear when the court considers whether to return him to Spain.
Will Italy Hand a Wanted Catalan Separatist Leader to Spain?
Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of Spain’s Catalonia region, was freed after a brief arrest in Italy. But he must remain in the country until authorities decide whether to send him back to Spain for trial.
Madrid to Remove Most of its Restrictions on Monday
The 14-day infection rate in Spain has fallen to its lowest level since August 2020.
Heading Home for the Vaccine: One Expat’s Trans-Atlantic Journey
With Europe’s vaccine campaign stymied, the Madrid-based author, along with his husband and children, boarded a plane for the U.S. “The act of taking matters into one’s own hands,” he writes, “can feel daunting.”
Isabel Díaz Ayuso Wins Madrid’s Regional Election
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, a conservative politician dubbed a “Trumpista” by her opponents, won the Madrid regional election by a landslide after she refused to shut down the capital’s bars and shops.
Famous Robert Capa Photo Brings New Life to a Tenement and Its Residents
The bomb-scarred building in a picture of children during the Spanish Civil War will be turned into a cultural center.
Pablo Hasél Protests: Clashes in Madrid and Barcelona
Pablo Hasél had been sentenced to prison after a conviction on charges he voiced support for insurgents and insulted an ex-king. His case set off a national debate over free speech.