How history will judge Zapatero
Many will remember Spain’s socialist prime minister for his mishandling of the economic crisis. But his legacy in other areas – particularly social reform – is substantial.
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March 11′s divisive legacy (revisited)
Every time the anniversary of the 2004 Madrid terrorist attack looms, we are reminded of how it not only destroyed lives, but also further divided a society deeply split along political lines. Iberosphere originally published this article in 2010 (thus the reference to Miguel Hernández), but little has changed since then on Spain’s political landscape.
Overcrowding leaves Spain’s prisons on the brink
The country’s jail population has quadrupled in the last 30 years, despite a decline in crime. Unimaginative policy-making means the increase is likely to continue.
March 11′s divisive legacy
The sixth anniversary of the 2004 Madrid bombings is a reminder of how a terrorist attack helped set the tone of Spanish politics. Moreover, the divisions it highlighted are just as visible today, as the country stubbornly refuses to face up to its recent past.
