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03.02.2025

03.02.2025Day Woman Spoke Truth to Power

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 03.02.2025.

It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.02.2025Day Woman Spoke Truth to Power
The Rubiales trial opened with Jenni Hermoso's testimony dominating morning coverage, as she emphasized power dynamics and non-consent in the Mundial kiss incident. Markets reacted to Trump's trade announcements, with European exchanges dropping and cryptocurrency markets declining.

By early afternoon, Trump's suspension of Mexican tariffs for 30 days in exchange for border troop deployment shifted attention. The pause later extended to Canada, while maintaining threats of 10% tariffs against the EU. Spanish analysts focused on automotive, banking and energy sector vulnerabilities.

Public university funding crisis received sustained coverage throughout the day, highlighting regional inequalities. The French government's budget decree passage and mass protests in Argentina against Milei provided international context to ongoing discussions about institutional stability.
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06:26Chicago migrants brace for raids

The newspapers report on Trump's new immigration raids in Chicago, causing fear among migrant workers essential to Illinois' economy (El País). European defense spending becomes a focal point as the EU pressures member states, including Spain, to increase military budgets following Trump's demands (20minutos). Meanwhile, Spanish media continues coverage of tensions between private and public universities, particularly regarding medical schools (infoLibre).
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09:53Hermoso faces Rubiales in kiss trial

The newspapers extensively cover the trial of former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales over the non-consensual kiss of Jenni Hermoso, with her testimony opening the proceedings (El Confidencial, El País, El Periódico). Economic concerns surface as European markets react to Trump's new trade war initiatives (20minutos). Reports highlight growing crisis in Spain's public universities, citing funding shortages and regional inequalities (RTVE, infoLibre).
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13:13Hermoso takes stand against Rubiales

The newspapers extensively cover Jenni Hermoso's testimony in the Rubiales trial, where she emphasized her non-consent and the power dynamics of being kissed by her boss (El Confidencial, El País, El Mundo, El Plural). Markets react negatively to Trump's new tariffs, with cryptocurrencies dropping and dollar strengthening (El Español). Public universities face funding crisis, particularly in Madrid, Catalonia, and Andalusia (RTVE).
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15:52Mexico buys month from Trump

The newspapers report on Trump's suspension of tariffs against Mexico for one month following talks with President Sheinbaum, who agreed to deploy 10,000 agents at the border to combat drug trafficking (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, El País). Spanish media analyzes potential impacts of Trump's tariffs on Spain's automotive, banking, and energy sectors (El Periódico), while public universities continue facing funding crisis (RTVE, infoLibre).
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19:53Mexico buys time with troops

The newspapers report on dual developments: Trump's suspension of Mexican tariffs for a month in exchange for 10,000 border troops (El Confidencial, El País, La Razón, 20minutos), and the opening of Rubiales' trial, where Jenni Hermoso testified about the non-consensual kiss, with notable tension in the courtroom (El Mundo, La Marea, RTVE). Barcelona announces €105 million urban improvement plan for 29 neighborhoods (El Periódico).
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22:49Trump grants Mexico-Canada tariff reprieve

The newspapers report on Trump's expanded suspension of tariffs, now including both Mexico and Canada for 30 days (El Confidencial, eldiario.es, El País, El Periódico, La Razón). Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 border agents to combat drug trafficking and irregular migration (El País), while the EU warns it's preparing for potential trade escalation (20minutos). Separately, reports highlight severe drought crisis in southern Africa affecting 21 million people (RTVE).
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