Colombia’s FARC takes first steps on road to political mainstream
New alliance to act as parliamentary watchdog in lead-up to guerrilla group entering Congress
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In court, Catalan official defends right to “debate independence”
House speaker Carme Forcadell is being investigated for disobedience after allowing a vote on July 27
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Eddie Izzard on Facebook Live
The British actor and comedian came to the EL PAÍS offices to talk about his current tour, learning Spanish and Brex-hate
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Chilean boy tortured and killed after being ‘falsely accused’ of rape
The parents of a five-year-old girl, who had supposedly been attacked, beat a young teen for 12 hours before killing him
THE NADIA CASE
Parents of ill girl planned to flee after getting caught in charity scam
Catalan investigators conclude that the couple was living off the donations meant for their daughter
The 2017 Academy Award nominations shun Hispanic films
Neither Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Julieta’ nor 13 other contenders from Spanish-speaking countries were shortlisted for Oscars
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An inflatable sex doll to reactivate Chile’s economy
Present to minister by a business association sparks ire in a country grappling with gender violence
Trump inauguration clouded by lawsuit with Spanish chef José Andrés
Judge says busy schedule no excuse as president-elect forced to testify in contract case
Spain’s transgender men start menstruating due to drug shortage
Critics have asked if there are political or economic motives behind the lack of the testosterone medication
easyJet to open 10 new routes in bid to double growth in Spain
The budget airline based in London says it hopes to keep lowering ticket prices in 2017
The big decision for Spanish viewers: Netflix, HBO or Movistar?
We compare catalogues, prices and the technical aspects of the various streaming services on offer in Spain
Thick Madrid fog gives plane passengers stunning views of city
The heavy mist in the Spanish capital caused airport delays and rerouted flights
Barcelona face toughest rival in Champions League last-16 draw
Catalan side to play Paris Saint German, while Real Madrid will take on Napoles in tournament
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Usain Bolt: Mission accomplished
With 20 gold medals under his belt, the fastest sprinter in history tells EL PAÍS that he is tired of his frenetic life as an athlete
OPINION
A blatant provocation
Burning photos of the Spanish king is discourteous, but it shouldn’t be a criminal offense
Anti-system
No progress can be made without an angry crowd protesting over something that will be considered normal five years from now
THE AMERICAS
Why Ecuador may be voting with smiley faces in its 2017 general election
Electoral Council greenlights ballot papers with drawings instead of crosses, as long as they express positive feelings
How the United States interest rate hike will have an effect on Mexico
The southern neighbor’s central lender, Banxico, is expected to respond by raising its rates by 0.25%
Colombia calls on Madrid to take down “offensive” poster for TV show Narcos
Authorities in South American country say downtown billboard damages reputation of nation
Venezuelan minister slams Argentinean police brutality
“I take it as revenge on the part of Macri,” said Delcy Rodríguez after incident caught on camera
Conservatives force Colombia to hold referendum on gay adoption
Supporters hope to overturn 2015 court ruling, which allows country’s homosexuals to adopt
Mexican senator vows to fight gender violence after vicious attack
Ana Gabriela Guevara was brutally beaten by four men on Sunday in a road rage incident
SPANISH NEWS
EMPLOYMENT
Spain to spend €450 million on youth wage subsidies
But budget restrictions will see assistance limited to a pilot program for workers under 30
Constitutional Court halts call for Catalan independence vote
Tribunal warns regional premier about his duty to “prevent or paralyze” any initiative that ignores freeze
Catalans who burnt photo of Spanish king released after refusing to testify
Separatist politicians were arrested after ignoring summons to a court hearing for crimes against crown
Spanish government proposes “pact” to end working day at 6pm
But critics say plan aimed at boosting work–life balance does not address workers’ real problems
Economy & Business
IMF calls on Spain to raise VAT and revise health, education spending
The organization also criticizes the abuse of temporary contracts and is calling for labor market reforms
Inditex sales jump 11% in first nine months of 2016 as profits surge
Zara owners also note 16% growth since November 1 as Christmas campaign gets underway
Spain tries to attract London banks with income tax incentives
Madrid joins list of European cities vying to host some of the City’s financial institutions in the post-Brexit world
ELPAÍS.CAT IN ENGLISH
From the punch to the playback: 10 moments from Bieber in Barcelona
Relive the eventful visit of the Canadian heartthrob to the Catalan capital through its impact on social media
Bristol to Barcelona: “Be as ambitious as possible with new local currency”
The British city, which counts on the popular “Bristol Pound,” has plenty of advice for Catalan capital about its upcoming project
Revealing 33 years of UFOs over Catalonia
Spain’s Defense Ministry has declassified reports of sightings between 1962 and 1995
Catalan authorities to take in 10 Kurdish refugees found on Mango truck
The clothing company says that the vehicle had been subcontracted from another firm
Catalan astronomer discovers habitable planet close to our Solar System
Proxima Centauri b is the nearest exoplanet to Earth and may be covered with water
Elpais.cat launches English-language project
Students from the Pompeu Fabra University will be adapting content about Catalonia into English for an international audience
FEATURES
The Spanish theater company stealing the show in Shakespeare territory
Just a stone’s throw from The Globe, The Cervantes Theatre is attracting audiences to wide range of Spanish-language works
Pursued by demons: Picasso and ‘Guernica’
New exhibition at Madrid’s Reina Sofia suggests famous painting born from personal crises
Benidorm, or The Man who Bottled the Sun
A new documentary explores one man’s wildly successful plans for a tourist paradise in 1950s Spain
Why Spain has not contributed to Global Fund to fight AIDS in six years
Government spending on overseas aid depends on 2017 budget, which is still to be announced
All the colors of the Spanish Civil War
British historian Antony Beevor discusses his role in a new documentary marking the 80th anniversary of the conflict aimed at younger viewers
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
GASTRONOMY
Lasarte becomes latest Spanish eatery to win three Michelin stars
Chef Martín Berasategui, who helms Catalan restaurant, “the happiest guy in the world” after receiving prestigious accolade
Lugo: the home of free tapas
Seven bars in the city where a drink always comes with a complementary bite of something delicious
Ten fabulous fall getaways
When the weather gets cooler, Spain’s central and northern forests explode in a color display of reds, yellows and oranges
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
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Crystal Fighters bring some optimism to 2016
Charis McGowan speaks to this London-based band, which counts on several members from Spain
Eddie Izzard: “We have to put more hope in the world than despair”
The British stand-up and activist speaks to EL PAÍS ahead of his return to Spain, and among other things, he has Brexit on his mind
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