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15.04.2025

15.04.2025Day of Tariff Negotiations and Mazón's Absence

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 15.04.2025.

It displays 89 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.04.2025Day of Tariff Negotiations and Mazón's Absence
Spain's Foreign Minister Cuerpo's trip to Washington dominated morning coverage, with reports evolving into cautious optimism by evening as he confirmed "a door open to negotiation" on Trump's tariffs. This development follows Trump's partial retreat on electronics tariffs earlier in the week.

The DANA investigation yielded new revelations about President Mazón's unavailability during critical moments of the disaster, with records showing officials couldn't reach him for over an hour (18:30-19:43). A senior Valencia official admitted responsibility for monitoring Poyo ravine, contradicting previous denials.

A corruption scandal emerged through Carmen Pano's testimony claiming she delivered €90,000 in cash to PSOE headquarters at Ferraz. Meanwhile, Junts issued an ultimatum giving the government until late May to fulfill agreements or withdraw support.

Cultural coverage continued mourning Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, revealing his five-year battle with an undisclosed terminal illness.
15.04.2025

03:06Trump Dominates Spanish News Across Politics, Trade and Culture

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's prominence in current affairs. Multiple sources cover his trade tensions with the EU, which is now exploring negotiation paths amid his aggressive commercial policies (El Periódico, 20minutos). Trump's immigration policies are highlighted through his alliance with El Salvador's president Bukele (El Mundo). Literary coverage marks the centennial of "The Great Gatsby," with analysis connecting Fitzgerald's novel to Trump's America (El Confidencial). On domestic matters, investigations continue into the DANA flood disaster, with Generalitat officials suggesting criminal charges against the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation president following revelations by Bernabé (El Español). The death of Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa continues receiving attention (RTVE, La Razón).
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05:27Farewell to Vargas Llosa, Literary Giant Who Debated the World

The newspapers report extensively on the death of Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, described as "the writer who debated with the world" and "definitely eternal" (El País, Libertad Digital). His political and literary legacy, including a chronology of his life, receives significant coverage (RTVE). In cultural news, there's reporting on poet Joan Brossa's reinvention of language (El Salto) and tennis legend Björn Borg's reflections on his early retirement (La Vanguardia). Political coverage includes alleged right-wing campaigns against Minister Pilar Alegría (infoLibre), an internal message revealing nepotism at Adif (La Razón), and government attempts to improve relations with the US amid Trump's tariff threats (20minutos).

10:37Trump Tariffs Boomerang on US Economy

The newspapers report extensively on Trump's tariff policies, with headlines indicating the US itself will be the most harmed by these measures (El Confidencial). Spain's foreign minister Cuerpo is visiting the US amid EU efforts to negotiate tariffs (RTVE). The situation has triggered nationalist sentiments in China, with calls for boycotting American products (El Mundo). Domestically, political tensions continue as Junts issues an ultimatum to the government, demanding compliance with agreements by late May (20minutos). The far-right is gaining votes at the expense of PP, influenced by the "Trump effect" (El Salto). In sports news, FC Barcelona won't return to Spotify Camp Nou for the Gamper trophy, hoping instead to be back for Champions League (El Periódico).
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14:31Cash Deliveries to Socialist Headquarters Scandal Erupts

The newspapers report on political controversies surrounding Minister Bolaños facing potential charges (El Confidencial) and allegations of cash deliveries to PSOE headquarters by businesswoman Carmen Pano (El Mundo). Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa's five-year battle with an undisclosed terminal illness has been revealed (El País). Other developments include a government ban on processed foods in schools (El Periódico), rising Vox support in polling (Público), and Junts party's ultimatum to the government (20minutos). Trump's policies continue affecting international relations, with his statements triggering nationalist reactions in China (El Español).
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19:33Mazón Missing During DANA Crisis As Officials Admit Oversight

The newspapers report on multiple government initiatives including a proposed law to lower the voting age to 16 (El Español) and plans to reform institutional advertising law in 2025 (Público). The DANA flood investigation continues with revelations that Valencia officials couldn't reach President Mazón for over an hour during the crisis and acknowledgment that they should have monitored Poyo ravine (RTVE, La Vanguardia). A corruption scandal involving alleged cash deliveries to Socialist headquarters at Ferraz emerges from Carmen Pano's testimony (La Razón). In sports, Borussia Dortmund scored early against Barcelona in Champions League (El Mundo), while the government anticipates record-breaking Easter tourism figures (El Periódico).
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