Jesús Maturana
World News
Elections in Extremadura will set the political course of Spain
Around 860,000 Extremadurans go to the polls today in an unprecedented election in the region. María Guardiola brought forward the elections after failing to pass the budget. The polls point to the PP as the winner, but without a majority to govern alone.
Venezuela
US narcoboat strikes kill five more amid mounting Venezuela tensions
US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela.
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Travel News
Venezuela withdraws permits from 6 airlines for cancelling flights
The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace.
World News
Chile votes in elections marked by polarisation
Chile is holding its presidential election on Sunday where candidates are competing with tough-on-crime and immigration proposals. Four years after the election of progressive Gabriel Boric, the country has a divided electorate and uncertainty over compulsory voting.
USA
US confirms deadly attack in the Caribbean
The Trump Administration confirm a deadly attack in Caribbean waters that left four dead on 10 November, bringing to 80 the number of people killed in 'Operation Southern Spear'. The US president announces that he had “sort of made up" his "mind” on further military action against Venezuela.
Food and Drink
Why are Spaniards putting more bread in the bin than on their tables?
Bread consumption in Spain has plummeted by 80% since the 1960s, from 134 to 28 kilos per person per year. Behind this drop is a big change in cultural and culinary tastes. With bread also blamed for people being overweight, four out of ten bakeries in Spain have gone out of business.
Design
Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes the world's tallest church
Barcelona's basilica reached 162.91 metres in height on Thursday after the placement of a piece of its central tower, surpassing the German cathedral in Ulm by just over a metre. Gaudí's masterpiece will continue to grow to 172 metres in the coming months.
Culture news
Lost Picasso painting found in Madrid after exhibition transfer chaos
Heard the one about the Picasso painting meant to be moved from Madrid but didn't make it to the removal lorry? Well, Spanish police have now found 'Still Life with Guitar' which was reported to have disappeared earlier this month ahead of its display at a Granada exhibition.
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