Spain’s Left Is in Turmoil—and the Right Has Gone Nuts Spain’s Left Is in Turmoil—and the Right Has Gone Nuts
Chaos has hit both wings of Spanish politics—but while the left is still in government, conservatives have turned to Trump-style conspiracy theories.
Dec 20, 2023 / Bécquer Seguín and Sebastiaan Faber
A Soccer Triumph—Despite the Toxic Men A Soccer Triumph—Despite the Toxic Men
The leaders of Spain’s soccer world possess “sexism matched only by their greed.”
Aug 23, 2023 / Dave Zirin
Spain’s Left Has Pulled Off a Stunning Electoral Comeback Spain’s Left Has Pulled Off a Stunning Electoral Comeback
Weeks after being routed in local elections, the left staved off a widely predicted general election triumph by the right. Now comes the really hard part: forming a government.
Jul 26, 2023 / Bécquer Seguín and Sebastiaan Faber
For Queer Spaniards, the Stakes in This Week’s Elections Couldn’t Be Higher For Queer Spaniards, the Stakes in This Week’s Elections Couldn’t Be Higher
Queer and trans Spaniards fear that a new right-wing government would roll back historic gains and usher in a wave of repression.
Jul 18, 2023 / Álex Maroño-Porto
Spain’s Left Is in Turmoil—and Now It’s Facing a Huge Electoral Test Spain’s Left Is in Turmoil—and Now It’s Facing a Huge Electoral Test
Now that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called snap elections, we will see whether the left can set aside its divisions and block the far right from power.
Jun 6, 2023 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever We Need Barcelona’s Hidden Radical History Now More Than Ever
The 1992 Barcelona Olympics changed a city that in the 1930s wanted to change the course of world history.
Nov 18, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Can Catalan Pardons Pave a Way Out of Spain’s Territorial Crisis? Can Catalan Pardons Pave a Way Out of Spain’s Territorial Crisis?
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez released nine Catalan independence leaders from prison. Is it a step toward a solution?
Jul 8, 2021 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
The Center Cannot Hold in Spain, but Can the Left Take Advantage? The Center Cannot Hold in Spain, but Can the Left Take Advantage?
Madrid voters will cast their ballots on May 4, and the regional election could shape the future of Spanish politics.
May 3, 2021 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
How the Fight Over Spain’s Anti-Fascist Legacy Involves a Former ‘Nation’ Editor How the Fight Over Spain’s Anti-Fascist Legacy Involves a Former ‘Nation’ Editor
Spain’s progressive government is protecting the tomb of Julio Álvarez del Vayo, foreign minister for the Republic during the Civil War and later a Nation editor. Spain’s right win...
Dec 28, 2020 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
How the Workers of Spain Battled the Spanish Flu How the Workers of Spain Battled the Spanish Flu
The last time there was a global pandemic, organized labor came together to protect each other and fight the boss.
Dec 17, 2020 / Valerie Slaughter