The hidden face of the 'Z' pyramid

The hidden face of the ‘Z’ pyramid

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has several faces. The first, that of the progressive politician committed to opposing the war and to social advances such as the Equality law, the right to abortion, or same-sex marriage. The second, that of a socialist Prime Minister who led a team without major scandals for seven years, but with the questionable management of the economic crisis that cost him the mandate. The third, that of a low-profile former head of government, with approaches to countries like Venezuela or China. And since last Tuesday: a fourth, that of the first former Spanish leader investigated for allegedly leading an “organized scheme” dedicated to enriching themselves in exchange for their influence in high places.

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The judicial calendar once again overshadows the entire political initiative of the Government

The judicial calendar once again overshadows the entire political initiative of the Government

The Government tried to boast, last Tuesday, about the new records registered in the labor market, with more than 22.3 million employed, as “proof of the strength” of the Spanish economy, as well as for the measures approved in the Council of Ministers to encourage those over 65 years old to go to the cinema for 2 euros or to extend the cultural voucher of 400 euros per year for the younger ones…

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Madrid says goodbye to its last hero: “We put an end to a wonderful era”

Madrid says goodbye to its last hero: “We put an end to a wonderful era”

Dani Carvajal was born in Leganés and before he had even started puberty, he was already wearing the Real Madrid jersey. He grew up idolizing the Galácticos during the era of Zidanes and Pavones and was the boy chosen to lay the first stone of the Valdebebas sports city alongside Alfredo Di Stéfano, as if the Arrow had already baptized him that day, predicting a glorious future. “A child’s dream, a legend’s triumph,” read a beautiful banner with that photograph. More than two decades later and six Champions League titles won, the captain of one of the best eras in the history of the white club played his last match at the Bernabéu. A protagonist from start to finish on a memorable night for his memory, with electoral drums and inhospitable in football terms.

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