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Spain’s elections: Establishment parties punished, road ahead uncertain

January 4, 2016 By Emile Schepers

On Dec. 20, Spaniards went to the polls for elections to the Cortes, the bicameral parliament.

Today in Latin American history: Mexican independence from Spain is declared

September 16, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Mexico celebrates its independence on this date in 1810.

Today in history: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept 15 to Oct 15 each year, recognizing the contributions and celebrating the continental heritage and culture.

Europe’s new barbarians

September 2, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Austerity as a strategy is more than just throwing a scare into countries, it is also undermining the social contract between labor and capital that has characterized much of Europe for the past two generations.

Tens of thousands join Podemos rally in Madrid

February 2, 2015 By Morning Star

Around a quarter of a million people marched through Madrid on Saturday in a show of strength by the populist Podemos party.