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Public attorney in case says that Popular Party benefited from bribery and embezzlement in kickbacks-for-contracts scheme
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“Abstaining is tactical, not ideological”: interim PSOE chief
Javier Fernández discusses the next moves for Spain's deeply divided Socialist Party, which is reeling from internal conflict
CINEMA
The Trip to Spain: Michael Winterbottom tackles Iberia
Filmmaker joins Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon to mull over food, the universe and everything else
HIGHLIGHTS
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The female Colombian racing driver with her eyes on the Formula 1 prize
Tatiana Calderón is currently the only woman to be competing in the GP3 F1 feeder series
Colombian president to donate Nobel Peace Prize winnings to civil war victims
Juan Manuel Santos says award gives him a mandate to push forward country’s stalled peace process
BUSINESS
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Madrid tops European rankings for Car2go vehicle-sharing service
Company says expectations have been far exceeded for its fleet of electric cars, which can be accessed via an app
EDUCATION
Why are Spanish infants doing 10 hours of homework a week?
Schools are sending five-year-olds home with more and more tasks: now, parents are protesting
Mexico’s police and state failed victims of Zetas cartel, says new report
Document slams authorities for role in two cases involving the murders of some 400 people
Expat survey: Spain rates high for lifestyle, low for business
HSBC global survey suggests old clichés about the country and its customs are proving hard to shake off
Starmus science fest quits Spain, citing lack of financial support
Global science and arts event moves to Norway after top Spanish firms fail to provide backing
Johan Cruyff’s butterfly effect on Pep Guardiola
Manchester City coach praises his mentor at launch of Dutch soccer legend’s autobiography
Spanish flag will fly in Gibraltar “sooner than chief minister thinks”
Acting minister José Manuel García-Margallo believes the Rock will negotiate sovereignty after Brexit
Spanish vet convicted after dumping his injured dog in a corpse container
But Segovia man unlikely to spend time behind bars despite four-and-a-half-month sentence
OPINION
Ten drunkards who shocked the world
After doing a lot of damage, UKIP has revealed itself as a band of bullies
EDITORIAL
Restoring the unity of the Socialists
The PSOE needs to bring an end to the current crisis and its internal conflicts
THE AMERICAS
Bodies of missing Veracruz students found
Six corpses discovered, including the remains of three youths who had been missing since October 1
Threadbare Miss Venezuela event highlights country’s crisis
Organizers admit they were unable to get hold of even basic items such as make-up and buttons
The Mexican town that even the federal government fears
In Turícuaro, impunity is the law of the land as locals hold up dozens of vehicles while authorities look the other way
Retiring at age 36: A civil servant’s dream?
Municipal employee in Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) could soon be collecting more than $1,000 a month after just 15 years of service
Netflix dumps Mexico’s Televisa in most soap-opera way possible
As tongue-in-cheek ad reveals, US online content provider will no longer be carrying the Mexican station’s popular shows
Why Mexico has been named the most corrupt developed country
World Economic Forum report also places Venezuela at top of list of Latin American nations for graft
SPANISH POLITICS
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After months of stalemate, Spain’s two main parties finally start talks
But Socialists warn acting PM Rajoy not to expect support beyond abstention at investiture vote
Congress rushes to alter Christmas election date in case no deal is struck
Deeply divided Socialist Party has to quickly decide whether it lets acting PM Mariano Rajoy form a government or not
Corruption trial threatening to rock Spain’s Popular Party gets underway
Case focuses on huge kickbacks-for-contracts ring allegedly headed up by businessman Francisco Correa
Prosecutor calls for 10-year ban from office for former Catalonia premier
Artur Mas facing court ruling based on role in unofficial referendum on independence for northeastern region
Socialists placed under interim control after party chief resigns
Pedro Sánchez loses out to party rebels after plan to hold leadership vote beaten down
FEATURES
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The Coca-Cola addiction of Mexico’s indigenous population
In a country with a high death rate from diabetes, peasant communities are most at risk from the soft drink invasion
Argentina’s prison system: outdated, under-resourced and overcrowded
EL PAÍS visits one of the country’s toughest jails, Olmos in Buenos Aires, which is damp, flooded and fit to burst
Should Spanish schools welcome cellphones into the classroom?
Teachers in Spain are making increasing use of new technologies but experts are highlighting the risks
The Spanish study that suggests we humans have finally tamed our inner wolf
According to researchers, ‘Homo sapiens’ kill one another less than evolution might dictate
Is your judgment clouded by emotion? Think in another language
Spaniard’s research confirms we are more rational when we don’t process information in our mother tongue
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
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El Bierzo: The gateway into 10th century Spain
The fall is the perfect time to discover this ancient land where Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Knights Templar all left their mark on a mountainous and isolated landscape
A tour of 15 Spanish cities through their most typical dishes
From hearty stews to refreshingly cool soups, here is a look at classic dishes and the eateries that excel at preparing them
Ten beaches where you can best enjoy Spain’s Indian summer
Out of season, September and October can be the best time for a Mediterranean seaside break
Gourmet heaven in four Spanish cities
From San Sebastian to Cadiz, a tour of some urban enclaves that boast exquisite cuisine
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Susana Medina: Object Lessons
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