An Argentinian Novelist, Out of Oblivion An Argentinian Novelist, Out of Oblivion
Exile, failure, the dread of erasure: Antonio Di Benedetto seems to have transmuted all his life experiences into his novel Zama, which has finally been translated into English.
Aug 23, 2016 / Ratik Asokan
Welcome to Sunny Barcelona, Where the Government Is Embracing Coops, Citizen Activism, and Solar Energy Welcome to Sunny Barcelona, Where the Government Is Embracing Coops, Citizen Activism, and Solar Energy
The city that resisted Franco is looking to its radical past to build a progressive future.
Aug 11, 2016 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
Spaniards Confront the Legacy of Civil War and Dictatorship Spaniards Confront the Legacy of Civil War and Dictatorship
Four decades after the transition to democracy, families victimized by Francoist repression have organized in a quest for justice.
Jul 18, 2016 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain? Did Brexit Help the Right Win in Spain?
It certainly played a role—and the disappointing result should reignite debates within Podemos over long-term strategy.
Jun 29, 2016 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
Could the Left Finally Win in Spain This June? Could the Left Finally Win in Spain This June?
A new progressive alliance could break the stalemate—but whoever wins will face a hamstrung economy and deep discontent with politicians.
May 20, 2016 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
The Untold Story of the Texaco Oil Tycoon Who Loved Fascism The Untold Story of the Texaco Oil Tycoon Who Loved Fascism
Franco’s fuel supplier didn’t live in Berlin or Rome. He lived in New York, and he worked in the Chrysler Building.
Mar 21, 2016 / Adam Hochschild
Visible and Invisible Women: ‘Pairing Picasso’ at the MFA Visible and Invisible Women: ‘Pairing Picasso’ at the MFA
The woman’s body is the unspoken subject of a remarkable new exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.
Feb 16, 2016 / Eve L. Ewing
Will Spain Replace Its Old Guard in the December 20 Elections? Will Spain Replace Its Old Guard in the December 20 Elections?
While the new-left hope Podemos has seen its support drop in recent months, the center-right Ciudadanos has risen meteorically.
Dec 14, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
Why the Catalonia Separatist Question Will Continue to Plague Spain Why the Catalonia Separatist Question Will Continue to Plague Spain
Left-right divisions, amid continuing public anger at government austerity and corruption, have stymied unity in both the anti- and pro-independence camps.
Oct 5, 2015 / Andy Robinson
Will Catalonia’s Regional Elections Lead to the Breakup of Spain? Will Catalonia’s Regional Elections Lead to the Breakup of Spain?
The drive for independence is growing, sparking similar movements in the Basque Country and Galicia—and complicating politics for the new leftist party Podemos.
Sep 24, 2015 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín