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Politics
Andalusia Votes Right: What the Regional Election Results Mean for Spain's 2027 General Election
The People's Party won 41.6% but fell short of a majority, handing Vox the decisive role in forming a government. Healthcare and housing dominated the campaign — and both issues will be central in 2027
Why Is Spain So Corrupt? A Brief History and Eight Reasons the Problem Won't Go Away
With parliamentary elections approaching, corruption has become Spain's hottest political weapon. But the phenomenon is neither new nor simple — it stretches back centuries and involves structural, cultural, and psychological factors that no government has yet managed to fix.
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Why Catalonia Is a Special Region, and Whether It Can Break Away from Spain
La Cotorra explains how Catalan identity was formed, why the idea of independence is still alive, and how realistic it is today.
A Comprehensive Guide to Political Life in Spain for Those Who Do Not Understand Politics
La Cotorra explains who and how built Spanish democracy, which parties are currently competing for power, and what political views they represent
The Monarchy in Spain: What Role Does King Felipe VI Play and How Is He Regarded?
La Cotorra examines what role the monarchy plays in Spain today, how Felipe VI is viewed by Spaniards, and what the future may hold for his heir, Princess Leonor.
A Disputed Rock: Why Spain Has Not Come to Terms with Gibraltar’s Status
La Cotorra has decided to recall how Madrid and London have argued over Gibraltar for centuries
