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07.02.2026

The Day the Guadalquivir Swelled

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 07.02.2026.

It displays 74 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.02.2026The Day the Guadalquivir Swelled
The morning of February 7th began with editors sustaining an emergency focus as Storm Leonardo transitioned into Storm Marta. Reporting centered on the fatality and 11,000 evacuations in Andalusia, alongside a shifting hydrological threat as the Guadalquivir River reached critical levels in Seville and Cordoba. Simultaneously, the final stretch of the Aragonese election campaign dominated political desks, with media outlets framing the vote as a direct referendum on Pedro Sánchez and his digital sovereignty policies.
By early afternoon, editorial priority expanded to include infrastructure collapse. Catalan outlets led with mass protests in Barcelona against the Rodalies rail network, while conservative media intensified scrutiny of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s presence in Caracas and his alleged ties to Huawei executives.
The evening headlines were dominated by the deepening flood crisis in Seville’s Triana district and the Spanish futsal team’s eighth European championship victory, providing a brief respite from the prevailing narrative of environmental and political instability.
07.02.2026
00:06

01:27 (00:27)Leonardo's Torrential Toll

Editorial focus is centered on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Andalusia as Storm Leonardo causes a fatality and over 11,000 evacuations (RTVE, 20minutos, La Vanguardia, El Plural). Concurrently, the final stretch of the Aragonese election campaign polarizes the press: conservative outlets highlight Jorge Azcón's efforts to consolidate the right-wing vote (La Razón, El Periódico), while leftist media critiques his tactical radicalization to attract Vox supporters (Público).
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06:05
06:26
Libertad Digital
Zapatero presume de relación "casi diaria" con Delcy Rodríguez en su regreso a Caracas para apuntalar el teatro chavista
06:26 (05:26 in your timezone)
07:35

07:57 (06:57)Aragón Casts a Shadow Over Moncloa

Spanish editors are prioritizing the final push of the Aragonese election campaign, where polls suggest a potential 'punishment vote' against Pedro Sánchez's government (El Mundo, La Razón, Público, El Español). This political tension coincides with the ongoing emergency caused by Storm Leonardo, which has forced thousands of evacuations across Andalusia and remains a primary focus for national outlets (La Vanguardia, 20minutos, El Plural, RTVE).
08:00
20 Minutos

¿Por qué 'cruje' el suelo en Grazalema? Los expertos descartan hidroseísmos y ponen el foco en el acuífero "en carga"

08:00 (07:00 in your timezone)
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10:15

11:47 (10:47)Marta Trails Leonardo's Floods

The Spanish editorial focus is divided between the immediate meteorological threat and escalating political scandals. Outlets report on Storm Marta's arrival, which triggers alerts in eleven communities following Storm Leonardo (La Vanguardia, RTVE). Simultaneously, conservative media intensifies its scrutiny of Zapatero's diplomatic mission in Caracas (El Español, Libertad Digital, El Confidencial), while leftist and regional sources prioritize the 'Móstoles case' involving PP internal dynamics (El Plural, El País).
14:03
14:10
20 Minutos

Juanma Moreno calcula pérdidas millonarias por el temporal en Andalucía: "Quedan cuatro días de lluvia, puede empeorar"

14:10 (13:10 in your timezone)

14:32 (13:32)The Storm Marta Aftermath

Editorial attention remains fixed on the meteorological crisis as Storm Marta succeeds Storm Leonardo, bringing red alerts and millionaire losses to Andalusia (RTVE, 20minutos). Simultaneously, ideological divergence shapes the reporting on José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s Caracas mission; conservative and centrist outlets emphasize his ties to the Maduro regime and Huawei executives (El Español, Libertad Digital, El Confidencial), while regional and leftist papers prioritize transport infrastructure protests (La Vanguardia) and election-year political fractures (El Mundo, La Razón, Público).
14:44
20 Minutos

Juanma Moreno pedirá ayudas ante las pérdidas millonarias por el temporal: "Quedan cuatro días de lluvia, puede empeorar"

14:44 (13:44 in your timezone)
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17:23

17:24 (16:24)The Guadalquivir’s Rising Tide

Spanish editors are shifting focus toward the escalating hydrological crisis as Storm Marta threatens the south with imminent river flooding (El País, 20minutos). Conservative and centrist outlets highlight the political leverage of disaster management, noting Juanma Moreno’s multi-billion euro aid requests (El Español, El Confidencial). Simultaneously, Catalan media prioritizes the deepening transport crisis, reporting on mass protests in Barcelona over the collapse of the Rodalies rail network (La Vanguardia, El Periódico).
17:30
20 Minutos

Sevilla en máxima alerta por el temporal: el Guadalquivir llega a zonas inundables de la ciudad

17:30 (16:30 in your timezone)
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20:02

20:03 (19:03)The Guadalquivir Swallows the Banks

Spanish editors are prioritizing the escalating hydrological emergency as the Guadalquivir River reaches critical flooding levels in Seville (El Español, 20minutos, El País). Major outlets report a consensus on the severity of Storm Marta, noting mass evacuations and red alerts across Andalusia and Extremadura (El Mundo, La Razón, eldiario.es). Meanwhile, leftist media highlights the PP's tactical defense of the Móstoles mayor against sexual harassment allegations (El Plural).
20:43
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23:24
20 Minutos

Muere una conductora al chocar contra una quitanieves en la A-1 al norte de Madrid

23:24 (22:24 in your timezone)