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Colombian president Petro vows armed resistance to Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a stark warning to the United States on Monday, pledging to take up arms to defend his nation's sovereignty after President Donald Trump accused him of cocaine trafficking and threatened military intervention. "I swore never to touch a weapon again after......

Six nations condemn US military operation in Venezuela

Six countries have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing the United States' military operation in Venezuela that led to President Nicolás Maduro's capture, labeling it a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico,......

Venezuelan opposition leader vows Israel alliance if she takes power

María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner speaking from hiding in a detailed interview published Saturday, pledged to position Venezuela as Israel's closest ally in Latin America upon gaining power. This commitment aims to reverse decades of animosity that began under Hugo Chávez......

NATO faces resilience gap amid rising threats from Russia

The head of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command has warned that the alliance lacks the long-term endurance required to sustain a drawn-out conflict with Russia, despite remaining militarily superior. Vice Admiral Mike Utley said Western militaries must prepare for the most complex security environment......

Spanish prime minister criticizes US actions off the coast of Venezuela

Spain’s Prime Minister has strongly denounced what he described as “extrajudicial operations” conducted by the United States in international waters near Venezuela. Speaking during a parliamentary session, he condemned the alleged activities as contrary to international law and urged......

Spanish socialists confront voter backlash over sex scandal ahead of elections

Spain’s ruling Socialist Party is grappling with mounting anger among women voters following a damaging scandal involving prominent figures within the party. The controversy, which surfaced just months before key elections, has sparked intense debate over the government’s handling of gender......

Spain calls on the EU to uphold the 2035 ban on combustion engines amid policy review

Spain has urged the European Union to maintain its plan to prohibit the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2035, warning that reversing the policy could harm the bloc’s credibility on climate commitments and stall the clean energy transition. The statement comes as several member states, facing......

Spain approves law granting citizenship to Sahrawis born during the colonial era

The Spanish Congress of Deputies has approved a landmark bill allowing Sahrawis born during Spain’s colonial administration in the Moroccan Sahara to obtain Spanish nationality. The initiative, introduced by the political coalition Sumar, seeks to grant naturalization rights to individuals born......

Vox party links immigration to Spain's wage stagnation

Spain's far-right Vox party has formally accused mass immigration of driving down wages and displacing local workers, urging an immediate end to open-border policies. In a non-binding motion submitted to Congress's Labor Commission, the party argues that the government's push to bring in......

Bourita clarifies Morocco’s position on self-determination and Sahara autonomy

Madrid, December 5, 2025 – In the context of renewed strategic ties between Morocco and Spain, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita provided a detailed explanation of Morocco’s stance on the sensitive issue of the Sahara and the concept of self-determination. Speaking to the Spanish news agency......

Spain welcomes adoption of UN Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara

Spain has expressed its satisfaction following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, which reinforces the view that a credible autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty represents one of the most viable paths for resolving the Moroccan Sahara issue. The announcement came after......

Spanish fears of war with Morocco reveal deep-seated historical and social tensions

A recent Spanish poll highlights growing concerns among citizens about potential armed conflicts, with 42.2% identifying Morocco as a possible adversary. While Russia ranks first, Morocco’s position underscores enduring geopolitical and cultural anxieties between the two nations. Security fears......

Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara: from the Green March to global recognition

Fifty years after the historic Green March, Morocco’s journey to secure sovereignty over its southern provinces has become a significant case study in diplomacy and development. The MEDays Forum in Tangier brought together international experts to analyze the transformation of the Moroccan Sahara......

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