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13.05.2025

Day of Mujica's Death and Government Message Leaks

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 13.05.2025.

It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Mujica's Death and Government Message Leaks
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Russia's rejection of Ukraine's 30-day truce proposal dominated early headlines, continuing the diplomatic tension from previous days. By mid-morning, political attention shifted to government reforms extending the Attorney General's mandate to five years, decoupling it from legislative terms starting in 2028.

The leak of WhatsApp messages between PM Sánchez and former officials emerged as a major controversy, with the government threatening legal action if the judiciary doesn't investigate the source. Simultaneously, reports indicated that former minister Ábalos wouldn't denounce the message leaks but would maintain opposition to investigators.

Economic stories highlighted Spain's housing tax burden at 30.5% compared to EU's 6.5% average. A Microsoft and Nvidia AI provider selecting Spain for data centers signaled technological development.

By evening, news was dominated by the death of former Uruguayan President José "Pepe" Mujica at 89, described as a symbol of the Latin American left.

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04:32⇢Russia Rejects Ukraine's Truce Despite Sanctions Threat

⌨The newspapers report on Russia rejecting Ukraine's proposed 30-day truce, considering sanctions threats "inadmissible" (RTVE). New headlines focus on Pope León XIV, with his close friend Pedro Vásquez revealing the pope chose not to name himself "Francisco II" to avoid upsetting conservatives (El País). Political coverage continues with David Sánchez facing potential embezzlement charges (La Razón). There's also economic news about northwestern Spain emerging as a technological hub (El Periódico). Previous topics still receiving attention include the Sabadell bank merger dilemma (El Confidencial) and Feijóo's PP congress in July (El Español, Público).
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07:57⇢Electricity Prices Surge 15% After Blackout

⌨The newspapers report on multiple key issues. Spain's ongoing energy challenges following a blackout have increased electricity prices by nearly 15% due to maintaining the system in 'safe mode' (infoLibre, El Salto). In banking news, BBVA faces pressure to improve its takeover offer for Sabadell (El Confidencial). Other topics include: a Catalan equality plan that includes abolishing prostitution (El Periódico); France pushing for EU ban on social media for under-15s (La Vanguardia); delayed arrival of a sixth US anti-missile destroyer to Rota until 2026 (El Plural); and government reform to decouple the Attorney General's appointment from legislature terms (RTVE).
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13:18⇢Ábalos Phone Scandal Expands to Implicate Top PSOE Officials

⌨The newspapers report on multiple political controversies in Spain. The PSOE party faces panic over former minister Ábalos' mobile phone communications, which potentially implicate numerous officials including PM Sánchez and his brother, who now faces embezzlement charges (El Confidencial, La Razón). The government has approved judicial reforms affecting the Attorney General's appointment timeline (RTVE, El Plural). Internationally, Trump is touring the Middle East seeking economic agreements (El País), while Zelensky refuses to meet anyone except Putin at Thursday's potential Turkey summit (20minutos). Criminal cases feature prominently, with a Catalan pedophile ring exposed (El Periódico) and actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault (La Vanguardia).
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16:12⇢Government Messages Leak Scandal Deepens

⌨The newspapers report on political tensions in Spain, with multiple sources discussing leaked messages potentially implicating government officials. New developments include leaked communications between PM Sánchez and former minister Iglesias revealing tensions (El Mundo), and the government considering leaked messages as potentially criminal (Público). The Ábalos scandal continues with reports he won't denounce message leaks but will maintain his "crusade" against investigators (La Razón). Other topics include the Cabinet approving changes to extend the Attorney General's term to five years (RTVE, El Plural), regional financing inequalities (20minutos), high-speed rail connections with Portugal (El Periódico), and abortion rights history (La Marea).
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20:30⇢Government Threatens Legal Action Over Leaked Messages

⌨The newspapers report on political controversies involving leaked government communications. The government is considering legal action over filtered WhatsApp messages from PM Sánchez (Libertad Digital), while former minister Ábalos won't denounce leaks but continues opposing investigators (La Razón). In economic news, Spain has attracted a major AI provider as Microsoft and Nvidia's supplier plans to install data centers in the country (El Periódico). Housing faces 30.5% tax burden compared to EU's 6.5% average (20minutos). Other coverage includes medical repatriation services (El Confidencial) and the Eurovision semifinals (RTVE).
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21:52⇢Former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica Dies at 89

⌨The newspapers report on the death of former Uruguayan President José 'Pepe' Mujica at age 89 (RTVE, La Marea, El Confidencial). Political controversies continue with government threatening legal action over leaked WhatsApp messages of PM Sánchez if the judiciary doesn't investigate (infoLibre, El Plural). Parliament is voting on an "anti-Tezanos" law to depoliticize the CIS polling center, supported by PP, Vox and Junts (El Español). Other topics include Madrid President Ayuso's housing controversy, with her partner's landlord breaking silence about their business arrangement (El País), and feminist groups supporting but demanding more effective prostitution abolition measures from Illa's plan (El Periódico).
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