Hey McCain, where is Spain?

In an interview with Radio Caracol Miami, presidential candidate John McCain referred to his policy on U.S. relations with the "Latin American region" when asked what he would do to strengthen diplomatic ties with...

Basque leader accepts ruling baring self determination referendum

" 2008-09-12 13:40:03 - MADRID, Spain (AP) - The president of Spain's troubled Basque region says he respects a court ruling that bars a referendum on self-determination, but he likened it to stifling...

Spain to amend abortion law, Opus Dei might block

"  2008-09-04 19:27:03 - MADRID, Spain (AP) - Spain has taken a first step toward amending its restrictive law on abortion, a government minister said Thursday, moving to fill one of the last big gaps in a...

Chavez offers Santander $1.2b for bank

Despite local private media adverse reactions to the announcement to nationalize Banco de Venezuela, Spanish Santander Groups has signalled its willingness to negotiate a deal. " Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:29:41...

Chavez to nationalize Spanish Santander Group bank (Updated II)

Updates: On Friday 1 August 2008, the Spanish government expressed it wuould expect a quick arragement is the nationalization deal of Banco de Venezuela. Caracas, Venezuela, 31 July 2008. This afternoon and...

Chavez and King of Spain ovecome shut up incident

Caracas, Venezuela, 25 July 2008, Today, King of Spain Juan Carlos met Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at Marivent Royal Palace at Mallorca. This is the first time they met after the XVII Ibero American...

Chavez reconciles with Germany and Spain

Caracas, Venezuela, 17 May 2008. A certain fact emerges from the conclusion of the 60 country  Latam-EU Summit held in Peru on Friday is the change in tone of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez...

Spanish voters back Socialists

Spain's socialist government has won reelection, but by a narrow margin highlighting the deep divisions in Spanish society." MADRID -- Spaniards on Sunday reelected Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez...

Spain Votes: National Elections

Update from BBC  "Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero's ruling Socialist Party has won Spain's general elections. With...

Spain, France reach accord on fighting terrorism

Madrid (ANTARA News) - Spain and France agreed to create joint forces to fight terrorism during the 20th Spanish-French Summit held in Paris Thursday. Spain`s Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and French President Nicolas Sarkozy agreed to strengthen cooperation in...

Spain's king tells Chavez to "Shut up"

"Spain's King Juan Carlos told Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez to "shut up" as the Ibero-American summit drew to a close in Santiago, Chile. The outburst came after Mr Chavez called former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar a "fascist". Mr Chavez then interrupted Spanish...

Spanish King Tells Chavez to “Shut Up”

At this point one might feel sorry for the Venezuelan people. To have such an undiplomatic man as their President. Is he an embarrassing example of Castroism? Will he isolate Venezuela the same way Castro isolated...

Spanish Premier Zapatero and the Pinochio Effect!

"Spanish Premier Zapatero and the Pinochio Effect! One of the best seller books in Spain is called "Zapatero: El Efecto Pinocho", by Ignacio Villa. It describes the actual humour of Spanish people towards their premier. "Decir una cosa y hacer exactamente la contraria. En...

Bomb blast at Madrid airport

"Nineteen people were slightly injured when a bomb exploded at Madrid airport, emergency services reported. The attack was claimed by the Basque separatist group ETA. Four of the people, including two policemen,...

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