The call for an April election — the third since 2015 — is a new sign of political polarization and the stalemate over the status of Catalonia.
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Elections in Spain Are Likely After Lawmakers Reject Budget
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on a budget measure, which could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
Spain’s Leader Loses Crucial Budget Vote, Most Likely Forcing Elections
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the measure, whose failure could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
France Dispatch: As Migrant Routes Shift, a French Mayor Offers Shelter
Bayonne, near the Spanish border, is on the front line of a migration crisis, putting the city’s leader in conflict with the Macron government for offering aid to undocumented foreigners.
Catalan Separatists’ Trial: How They Got Here, and What They Could Face
The trial before the Supreme Court will examine the events of 2017 that set off a constitutional crisis and that continue to unsettle Spanish politics.
Brexit Fight Over Gibraltar Flares Up in an E.U. Footnote
European diplomats referred to the territory as “a colony of the British crown,” language that backs Spain’s position in a long-running dispute. Britain was not amused.
The Saturday Profile: This Old Basque Soldier Expected to Die 80 Years Ago
Condemned to death during the Spanish Civil War, José Moreno recently turned 100. He is recognized as the last Basque veteran of the conflict.
Body of Julen Roselló, 2-Year-Old Boy Trapped in a Well, Is Found in Spain
The discovery brought a grim end to a massive search-and-rescue mission that had gripped Spain for two weeks.
Madrid Taxi Strike Intensifies After Barcelona Drivers Are Offered Concessions
At least 11 people were injured in the capital as drivers protesting against Uber and other ride-hailing services clashed with the police.
A 2-Year-Old Boy Is Trapped in a Well. Spain Is Watching.
Rescuers are racing against the clock to find Julen Roselló, who is believed to be more than 250 feet underground.