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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death

While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.

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Angry at Spanish corruption, protesters break out the chorizos

Protesters across Spain yesterday wielded chorizo sausages – whose name is slang for 'thief' – to demand Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy step down.
Spanish government 'will not be blackmailed,' says impugned PM Rajoy (+video)

The ex-treasurer of Spain's ruling party told a court today that he had delivered cash to the premier.
Madrid's mega-casino dilemma: more smoking for more jobs?

The government seems willing to grant a smoking-ban exception to a Madrid casino – and Spaniards are upset.
Southern Europe digs in against further austerity, as IMF calls for relief

But the EU has little room to give, as Europe waits for signals from September elections in Germany – the ultimate decider of Europe's economic direction.
Madrid, Catalonia play down secret talks on independence

The Spanish prime minister and Catalonia's regional leader met secretly last week to discuss improving Catalonia's fiscal deal with Madrid in exchange for easing off its independence bid.
Spanish corruption inquiry inches closer to Prime Minister Rajoy

A Spanish court is examining financial records that police say point to two decades of corruption at Spain's ruling Popular Party. The party says a ledger at the heart of the case is a fake.
Spain hopes for improved ties with post-Chávez Venezuela

Spain's relationship with Venezuela, though key to Spanish interests across South America, was often turbulent under Chávez.
Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death

While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
Push grows to blacklist Spain over digital pirating

More than 90 percent of downloaded music and 44 percent of software is pirated in Spain. Some trade associations want to see it blacklisted by the US, but Spain says it needs more time.
Upbeat Rajoy says Spain is on the mend, despite economic woes

During his state of the union address, Prime Minister Rajoy said while 'reality is harsh,' Spain's economic recovery is certain. But the opposition – and the public – remain skeptical.
'Secret ledger' at heart of Spanish corruption scandal given to authorities

Although the ledger implicates Prime Minister Rajoy and other leaders in a payment scheme, Spain's government looks like it will hold on – at least for a while.
Stock market dives after Dow hits 14,000

Stocks fell the most this year Monday, the first trading day after the Dow broke 14,000. Boeing was the only rising stock among the 30 in the Dow.
Corruption case threatens Spain's ruling party - and its economy

Off-the-book payments to high-level members of the Popular Party – though possibly legal – could undermine Prime Minister Rajoy's government, both in Spain and among EU creditor nations.
Spanish economy shows glimmers of hope, but prime minister gets no love

Despite signs that Spain's crippling recession might be easing, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy looks to have no easier a year in 2013 as austerity bites, Catalonia bucks, and corruption lurks.
In reversal, Spain woos investment from Latin America

European leaders spent the weekend in Chile meeting their Latin American counterparts – and talking up possibilities for investment on the old continent.
Catalonian elections: Madrid is bad, austerity is worse (+video)

Voters in Catalonia dealt a blow to the Spanish region's ruling party, rejecting its pro-austerity economic policies despite its popular efforts to seek Catalonian independence from Madrid.
Could Spain split up? Catalonian vote may birth independence bid. (+video)

If voters give Catalonia's leader Artur Mas strong support on Sunday, he has pledged to hold a referendum on independence from financially troubled Spain.
Spanish government struggles to respond to home eviction suicides

In less than a month, at least five people who were about to be forcefully evicted from their homes committed suicide. The issue is galvanizing opposition to austerity measures.
Cover Story Is Europe really on the brink?

Europe's biggest crisis in the postwar era is not just about the economy. It's about a search for identity – and a rationale for staying unified.
Spanish elections bolster Rajoy's austerity policies

Prime Minister Rajoy's ruling, pro-austerity party was a winner in Spain's regional elections this weekend, but so were independence-minded parties that could hurt his economic measures.
Weak demand for fertilizer tugs at stocks

A drop in demand from China and India hurt the profits of Mosaic, the US's largest fertilizer company. But utilities and health care stocks helped pull the S&P 500 above the break-even mark.
Amid Madrid protests, Catalonia bumps up elections in independence push

Catalonian leader Artur Mas moved up elections to force Madrid – already dealing with Spain's social and economic upheaval – to authorize a referendum on Catalonian secession.
Will the Occupy movement dissolve Spain's parliament? (+video)

Some 6,000 of protesters gathered outside Spain's parliament in Madrid to protest austerity measures and to call for the ouster of Spain's current government .
Stock markets, US futures steady on hopes Spain asks for aid

As global economy worsens, investors expect Spain to negotiate a bailout, easing fears about a eurozone breakup. Major Asian, European market indexes showed little change, while S&P futures were up modestly.
After Spain nixes new fiscal deal, Catalonia considers independence push

Spain's prime minister refused to renegotiate a fiscal deal governing the Catalonian region's payments to Madrid, arguing that all regional governments will then follow suit.