'El Trompas' was arrested by Mexican authorities over the murder of Claudia Tacoronte last week.

Notorious thief nicknamed ‘The Snout’ confesses to brutal murder of Spanish university exchange student in Mexico

THE lead suspect in the brutal murder of a young Spanish university student in Mexico has reportedly confessed to the killing, in a case that

19 Sep, 2026 @ 14:47

Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead

Horror in Mexico after Granada university exchange student is stabbed to death

A SPANISH university student has been stabbed to death in Mexico barely a month into an exchange programme.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 16:44

Crime & Law·Granada·Lead

When could Spain and England meet at the World Cup? All you need to know about potential knockout stage route

ENGLAND and Spain could clash in a mouth-watering 2026 FIFA World Cup final after each team’s potential route to the July 19 showpiece in New

4 Jul, 2026 @ 12:16

Lead·Sport

Outrage erupts in Mexican art world over plan to put Frida Kahlo masterpieces on display in Spain

HUNDREDS of Mexican cultural professionals have expressed their outrage at a plan to export more than 150 works of art to Spain, including masterpieces painted

5 Apr, 2026 @ 16:35

La Cultura·Lead·Northern Spain

Bullfighting beyond borders: It’s not just Spain that fights with bulls, but not every country kills them

BULLFIGHTING remains one of the most divisive traditions worldwide. Whether it’s an art form steeped in history or an outdated spectacle of cruelty, it’s not

4 Apr, 2026 @ 14:00

La Cultura·Lead

King Felipe handed invite to FIFA World Cup by Mexican president after recognising ‘abuses’ during Spanish colonial conquest

MEXICAN president Claudia Sheinbaum has invited King Felipe VI to the World Cup in Mexico. The president made the offer on February 3, but it

20 Mar, 2026 @ 09:00

International Affairs·Lead·Politics·Sport

Spain expresses regret over ‘pain and injustice’ caused during conquest of the Americas after diplomatic spat with Mexico

SPAIN’S frosty relationship with Mexico could be set to thaw after a leading figure in Pedro Sanchez’s government expressed regret over the ‘pain and injustice’

3 Nov, 2025 @ 12:56

Lead·Politics

How wanted boss of ‘most feared’ Mexican cartel lived a ‘no frills’ life on Spain’s Costa del Sol: THIS is where the ‘Los Zetas’ kingpin lived, entertained women and closed multi-million euro drug deals

A FEARED Mexican cartel boss lived a ‘no frills’ life among expats on the Costa del Sol years before being arrested, it has emerged. Known

30 Oct, 2023 @ 13:31

Lead·Malaga·Must Read

Spain’s National Police and Colombian authorities deal major blow to Mexican Zetas drug gang

THE BOSS in Europe of the notorious Zetas Mexican drug gang has been arrested in Madrid, in an operation that netted the authorities 400 kilos

1 Aug, 2023 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Europe's Biggest Cocaine Lab Is Closed Down By Police In Spain's Pontevedra Region

Europe’s biggest cocaine lab closed down by police in Spain’s Pontevedra region

THE POLICIA NACIONAL has dismantled what it has described as the biggest cocaine laboratory in Europe, with 18 people arrested. The lab in Pontevedra had

14 Apr, 2023 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spanish child with brain tumour flown to Barcelona for treatment thanks to anonymous donor

A SPANISH child with a brain tumour today arrived in Barcelona after an anonymous donor paid for a medical flight to transfer from Mexico. The

26 Oct, 2022 @ 17:15

Barcelona·Lead·National News

Shakira faces new court-ordered tax investigation in Spain

Shakira refuses to cut €14.5 million tax deal with prosecutors in Spain

POP star Shakira has refused a settlement offer to end her long-running tax fraud battle with authorities in Spain. Prosecutors offered a deal over €14.5

27 Jul, 2022 @ 16:30

Barcelona·Celebrity·Crime & Law·Entertainment·Lead·National News

'tripping' Drug From Mexico Is Intercepted At Alicante Elche Airport On Spain's Costa Blanca

‘Tripping’ drug from Mexico is intercepted by police at Alicante-Elche airport on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A potentially lethal drug known as ‘God’s Molecule’ has been seized at Alicante-Elche airport. A package from Mexico was opened by Guardia Civil officers after

5 May, 2021 @ 11:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

AMAZING VIDEO: Massive Mexican drugs haul found in Spain’s Alicante, buried in 25 ton marble blocks

A RECORD-BREAKING haul of hidden narcotics was recovered by Spanish authorities this week, buried within massive blocks of marble. Following a complicated and international investigation,

4 Mar, 2020 @ 10:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

British ‘gang boss’ arrested for murder in Spain is wanted for 29 crimes and could face 100 years in prison

POLICE in Tenerife have arrested a man wanted by Scottish authorities for 29 crimes, including murder. Authorities think the 35-year-old fugitive, thought to be from

4 Jan, 2019 @ 15:30

Crime & Law·Lead

63 YEARS: Paedophile in pope’s inner circle who lived in Spain protected by ‘mafia’ Vatican for seven decades

SINCE 1943 the Vatican hid documents on the paedophilia of a top Catholic priest, it has been revealed. Marcial Maciel, who founded the Legionaries of

3 Jan, 2019 @ 13:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

DONALD TRUMP: Spain should build wall in Sahara desert to tackle Europe migrant crisis

Spain is now the most popular entry point for migrants in the EU, accounting for 6,500 arrivals out of 12,500 in August

19 Sep, 2018 @ 12:30

Lead·National News·Politics

Manchego cheese row between Spain and Mexico blocking huge EU trade deal

AN argument over the origins of Manchego cheese is hindering the completion of a trade deal between the EU and Mexico. It comes as the

9 Jan, 2018 @ 15:45

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead·National News·Politics

Andalucian firms lead green revolution in Americas

Forward-thinking businesses in Malaga, Sevilla and Granada are among those developing the renewable energy sector in countries including Mexico, Panama and Chile

21 May, 2017 @ 10:30

Environment·Lead

Malaga avocado exports under threat from Donald Trump’s Mexico tax

Malaga produces 50,000 tonnes of avocados a year, most of which are exported to other parts of Europe

7 Feb, 2017 @ 10:42

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

High ranking Andalucia politican finally locked up for fraud after four years on the run

Manuel Rodríguez de Castro, a high ranking ex Partido Popular official in José María Aznar’s government, has been incarcerated in a Madrid prison

9 Jan, 2017 @ 11:24

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Sevilla

Spanish Guadalajara residents blast media for false Corona beer story

The BBC and Independent, among others, reported that Antonio Fernandez, the billionaire founder of Mexico’s Corona beer, had left €2 million to everyone in his

9 Dec, 2016 @ 19:34

Business & Finance·National News·Other News

Spain’s Carlota Ciganda wins LPGA golf title in Mexico

Two LGPA Tour wins in one month for Spain’s top woman golfer

27 Nov, 2016 @ 18:49

Sport

Spanish football chief’s niece killed after being kidnapped

She was forced to withdraw money from cash machines before being held for ransom

21 Sep, 2016 @ 12:58

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Spanish construction company to build futuristic airport terminal in Mexico

The building was designed by British architect Norman Foster and billionaire Carlos Slim's son-in-law Fernando Romero

3 Sep, 2016 @ 11:19

Business & Finance·Property

Jamie Murray surprises padel tennis players by rocking up to social

The sport is the fastest growing in Spain

26 May, 2016 @ 11:26

Sport

Mexico

Notorious thief nicknamed ‘The Snout’ confesses to brutal murder of Spanish university exchange student in Mexico

Horror in Mexico after Granada university exchange student is stabbed to death

When could Spain and England meet at the World Cup? All you need to know about potential knockout stage route

Outrage erupts in Mexican art world over plan to put Frida Kahlo masterpieces on display in Spain

Bullfighting beyond borders: It’s not just Spain that fights with bulls, but not every country kills them

King Felipe handed invite to FIFA World Cup by Mexican president after recognising ‘abuses’ during Spanish colonial conquest

Spain expresses regret over ‘pain and injustice’ caused during conquest of the Americas after diplomatic spat with Mexico

How wanted boss of ‘most feared’ Mexican cartel lived a ‘no frills’ life on Spain’s Costa del Sol: THIS is where the ‘Los Zetas’ kingpin lived, entertained women and closed multi-million euro drug deals

Spain’s National Police and Colombian authorities deal major blow to Mexican Zetas drug gang

Europe’s biggest cocaine lab closed down by police in Spain’s Pontevedra region

Spanish child with brain tumour flown to Barcelona for treatment thanks to anonymous donor

Shakira refuses to cut €14.5 million tax deal with prosecutors in Spain

‘Tripping’ drug from Mexico is intercepted by police at Alicante-Elche airport on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AMAZING VIDEO: Massive Mexican drugs haul found in Spain’s Alicante, buried in 25 ton marble blocks

British ‘gang boss’ arrested for murder in Spain is wanted for 29 crimes and could face 100 years in prison

63 YEARS: Paedophile in pope’s inner circle who lived in Spain protected by ‘mafia’ Vatican for seven decades

DONALD TRUMP: Spain should build wall in Sahara desert to tackle Europe migrant crisis

Manchego cheese row between Spain and Mexico blocking huge EU trade deal

Andalucian firms lead green revolution in Americas

Malaga avocado exports under threat from Donald Trump’s Mexico tax

High ranking Andalucia politican finally locked up for fraud after four years on the run

Spanish Guadalajara residents blast media for false Corona beer story

Spain’s Carlota Ciganda wins LPGA golf title in Mexico

Spanish football chief’s niece killed after being kidnapped

Spanish construction company to build futuristic airport terminal in Mexico

Jamie Murray surprises padel tennis players by rocking up to social

The 15 towns where foreigners outnumber the Spanish in Alicante, with Brits still number one – for now

Spain’s 2026 the ‘hottest and longest summer on record’ as highs of 39C continue into late September

Species of bat never discovered in Gibraltar before is found nesting on the Rock

Mallorca may finally cap number of foreigners buying property on islands – if the EU permits it

Jordanian man, 78, dies from burns one week on from Benahavis wildfire after trying to fight flames himself

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