Politics

Leopoldo López, who fled to the Spanish ambassador’s residence in Caracas after trying to lead an uprising, believes many people in Nicolás Maduro’s closest circle want him out

Leopoldo López, who has taken refuge at the Spanish ambassador’s residence in Caracas, gives Madrid an unexpected new role in the ongoing crisis

After the refugee crisis of 2015, the country is keen to show it has control of its borders in a bid to be admitted to the EU’s area of free movement

Experts say the species could disappear from the region within 20 years if urgent measures are not taken

This week we discuss the outcome of the vote and how it has changed the political landscape of Spain

Experts warn that Vox could shift the debate on key issues like immigration after the group won 24 seats in Congress

Leopoldo López’s move poses a diplomatic problem for Spain, which, despite recognizing Guaidó as acting president, has not broken ties with the Maduro government

The problem is so bad it is not only affecting our view of the stars, it is also having a major impact on the environment, particularly pollinating insects and birds

Despite months of making overtures to far-right party Vox, the conservative leader has now dismissed the group, with a new campaign aimed at reclaiming the center ground

Retired members of the military, disillusioned former Popular Party politicians, an Arabic lecturer and a state solicitor are among the far-right group’s new parliamentarians

The result of the Senate vote, the fate of bullfighters who stood for seats in Congress and the disappointing performance of Spain’s animal-rights party may have passed you by

Despite the fragmented scenario, nobody is in a rush to negotiate until after the local, regional and European Union elections of May 26

Young women are particularly at risk of suffering from new forms of violence such as sextortion, revenge porn and cyberstalking

The suspect has only spoken to ask for medication for his aching leg, but has shown no interest in his surviving son Jonas, leading investigators to believe the crime was premeditated

Five pro-independence leaders were voted in as deputies or senators on Sunday but cannot be sworn in to their roles unless they are physically present at the ceremony

The Socialist Party and Unidas Podemos won a collective 165 seats at Sunday’s polls but are still 11 short of an absolute majority in Congress

Far-right leader Santiago Abascal admitted the election result was a source of “joy but also concern” after the right-wing bloc failed to secure enough votes to form a government

As support for the Popular Party crumbles, the PSOE took the highest number of seats but will need to reach a deal with Podemos and other smaller groups if it is to govern

With more than 95% of the vote counted, the PSOE has taken 122 seats, with leftist parties victorious over right-wing Popular Party, Ciudadanos and Vox

Pedro Sánchez took the highest number of seats in Congress, but will need the support of Unidas Podemos and regional parties if he is to form a government

Spaniards of all ages and political stripes are flocking to the polls, convinced that this could be one of the most decisive elections the country has ever held

The outcome of today’s general election will determine whether a far-right party, Vox, becomes a significant new presence in Spanish national politics

A Dutch woman who was the first to talk to Jonas, a seven-year-old who survived by running away, has offered new details about the case

Ahead of Sunday’s general election in Spain, Socialist Party leader Pedro Sánchez speaks to EL PAÍS about possible outcomes after what are expected to be inconclusive polls

The young boy’s father is in custody on the Canary Island for allegedly killing his ex-wife and older son

Over 500,000 people cannot vote at the upcoming general election even though they have lived in the country all their lives