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Orange Cloud of Smoke Covers Catalonia, Spain After Chemical Plant Explosion in Igualada [Pic]

A large toxic cloud spread spread over Catalonia, Spain on Thursday, and residents of several small towns near Barcelona were told to stay indoors.

Britain Man Held in Spain for Alleged Murder of Child Pornography Owner Recording His Daughter

A 40-year-old British man is being held in custody in Spain on suspicion he killed a man he had allegedly caught filming his daughter on a tablet. The Britain was arrested on Saturday after he attacked a German national in a restaurant in the resort of Sotogrande.

2015 Brasil Open Tennis Draws, Schedule & Live Stream: Federico Delbonis Looks to Repeat as Champion

The 2015 Brasil Open is underway in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Some of the best players in the world are competing at the biggest tennis tournament in Brazil. Latin Post previews the competition, lists the draws and matches, and provides a stream.

Spanish Official Says European Union Sanctions on Russia Sanctions Have Cost the EU 21B Euros: Spain Reportedly Hurt in Tourism, Agriculture

According to Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, the European Union has suffered a 21 billion euros loss in exports as a direct result of the sanctions placed against Russia over its conflict with the Ukraine. The foreign minister said this on Monday as he met with his counterparts to discuss further measures to be taken in the wake of the loss.

James Rodriguez Injury Update, Analysis 2015: How Much Will Real Madrid Miss Colombian?

Real Madrid managed a huge 2-1 win over Sevilla in its 21st game of the season, thus securing a four point advantage over second place Barcelona in the Spanish League standings.

Berlin Film Festival 2015, Golden Bear Winner Results, Predictions: What Latin American Films Are In Contention at Berlinale?

The Berlin Film Festival kicks off tomorrow with the premiere of "50 Shades of Grey." But lost in the hoopla of the festival is the Latin films that will be featured in a number of different slates.

Chelsea 2014-15 News & Transfer Rumors: How Important Is Cesc Fabregas to Blues' Midfield?

In Saturday's big matchup with Manchester City, Chelsea went into battle without two major players. One of Diego Costa, who leads the team in scoring but was suspended for a violent act in a previous match. The second was arguably the more important of the two - Spain's Cesc Fabregas.

Podemos Political Party: Thousands Gather to Show Support for Leftist Party Aiming to Break Spain's Two-Party System

Tens of thousands of politically motivated Spaniards marched through Madrid on Saturday in order to display their solidarity of young radical leftist party.

Two Pilots Die After Police Chase Helicopter Trying to Smuggle a ton of Hashish

Two pilots are dead after a helicopter attempting to smuggle nearly a ton of hashish into the Malaga province of Spain crashed on Tuesday into an electricity pylon during a police chase.

Granada, Spain Judge Charges 10 Priests With Child Sex Abuse After Former Alter Boy Writes Letter to Pope Francis

10 Roman Catholic priests and two Catholic lay workers have been charged with child sex abuse by a judge in the southern Spanish city of Granada.

Shakira Boyfriend Gerard Pique and Son: 'Waka Waka' Singer Gives Birth to Second Child, Explains Greek/Russian Name

The entertainer gave birth to a healthy son Thursday night at the Hospital Quirón-Teknon in Barcelona, Spain.

Hezbollah Kills Israel Soldiers Near Lebanon: Spain UN Peacekeeper Killed in Battle

A U.N. peacekeeper from Spain was killed Wednesday, along with two Israeli soldiers in an exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel that took place in southern Lebanon.

Legal Marijuana Being Considered Around the Carribbean: Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala & Jamaica May Legalize Weed

Uruguay won't be the only nation with a national legal marijuana market soon. The Latin American nation may have paved the way for many others.

Miguel de Cervantes Biography and Facts: Long Lost Coffin of 'Don Quixote' Author Possibly Found in Madrid, Spain

Forensic experts involved in a nine-month search in the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid for the remains of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes may have just hit pay dirt; they believe they have finally come across the coffin belonging to the author of "Don Quixote."

Domingo Zapata's Love of NYC to be Reflected in World Trade Center American Flag Installation (EXCLUSIVE)

For almost two decades, Spanish artist Domingo Zapata has made New York City his home. Zapata, who spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview, is adding to the fabric of American art with a poignant, commemorative World Trade Center American Flag Installation.

Miguel de Cervantes Grave: Spanish Experts Exhuming, Analyzing Bones of Three Graves In Quest to Find Famed Author

Experts seeking out the remains of Miguel de Cervantes are considering the possibility that they are in the final phase of a truly quixotic nine-month quest to solve the mystery about where the Spanish poet, playwright and novelist was buried.

Four Suspected Jihadi Cell Members Arrested After Spanish Police Raid

According to the Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz, the Spanish National Police have arrested four suspect jihadists in the north African enclave of Ceuta who allegedly formed a terrorist cell.

Former Electrician for Santiago de Compostela Spain Cathedral on Trial for Stealing Historical Manuscript From the 1100s

Jose Manuel Fernandez Castineiras, a former electrician for Spain's famed cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, went on trial on Monday for the alleged stealing of a priceless illumined manuscript, a 12th-century Codex Calixtinus that is considered to be Europe’s first travel guide.

Soccer: Should La Liga Have a Playoff System? [Vote]

The most popular soccer league in Spain, La Liga, is home to some of the best players in the world. However, some soccer fans believe that a playoff system should decide the ultimate winner rather than most wins. How do you think the Spanish Football Champion should be decided?

La Liga Top 10 Goal Scorers of All-Time: Will Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo Pass Barcelona's Lionel Messi? [VOTE]

The two best soccer players in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, are both top 10 in all-time La Liga scoring. While Messi currently sits on top, Ronaldo is on a record breaking pace. Latin Post.com lists the top 10 La Liga goal scorers of all-time, and breaks down the statistics to see if Ronaldo can surpass Messi when it is all said and done.

Spain Bans Uber Car Service: Company's Appeal Could Take Months

The Web-based taxi app helps passengers find a taxi, private car or rideshare from their mobile phone.
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