Blow to Spanish PM as attorney general found guilty in leak case

Álvaro García Ortiz, Spain's attorney general, has been convicted in a controversial leak case. He is barred from holding the position for two years and must pay €10,000 in compensation.

Spain commemorates the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death with no official events, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urges the nation to learn from the past and protect the democratic freedoms lost during Franco's dictatorship. Franco's regime, which lasted from 1939 to 1975, followed a military coup that sparked a civil war. Sánchez emphasizes the importance of remembering the lessons of this dark period in Spanish history.

Toñi García, a resident of Valencia, Spain, experienced devastating floods on October 29, 2024, following severe storms that brought unprecedented rainfall to the Iberian peninsula. Despite the national alert system activating at 8:30 PM, floodwaters had already infiltrated the city. Scientists have linked these intense downpours to climate change, highlighting the growing impact of environmental shifts on weather patterns.

Fifty years after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, he remains a contentious figure in Spain. The government, led by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, announced plans to publish a list of Francoist symbols still present in public spaces that require removal. FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi examines Franco's legacy and the ongoing taboo surrounding this topic in Spain.

Fifty years after the death of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, there is a noticeable rise in support for far-right parties in Spain. This resurgence raises concerns about the ongoing struggle over the legacy of Franco's fascist regime and the implications for Spanish democracy.

Fifty years after the end of Franco's dictatorship, Spain continues to grapple with his legacy, as some segments of the population still valorize his rule. This ongoing struggle reflects a broader societal challenge in reconciling with a past marked by repression and division.

Patrick Ryan and Joseph Kelly, two leading cult interventionists based in Philadelphia, assist families in coaxing loved ones out of dangerous cults. They receive desperate calls from families whose members are involved with harmful groups, including a son following a guru in Spain and a wife investing life savings in a prophet in Australia. These families often turn to Ryan and Kelly after exhausting other options.

Events commemorating the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death aim to remind young Spaniards of the dangers of fascism. Franco's remains were relocated from the Valley of the Fallen to Mingorrubio cemetery, symbolizing a shift in how Spain confronts its past. The legacy of Franco continues to provoke division in Spanish society.