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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court rejects annulment of the conviction of García Ortiz and clears the way for the former Attorney General to go to the Constitutional Court

The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, allowing him to appeal to the Constitutional Court over alleged fundamental rights violations.

Feb 26 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

'Los Pancetas', a new clan around Ayuso that divides the hardline wing of the PP

'Los Pancetas' is a new faction within the PP, led by Carlos Díaz-Pache, that is reshaping the party dynamics in Madrid and challenging established power figures.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The German parent company of Quirónsalud celebrates an 11% growth in its business in Spain, following a payment of nearly 500 million from Ayuso's government

Fresenius, the parent company of Quirónsalud, reports an 11% growth in its Spanish operations, largely attributed to a nearly 500 million euro payment from the government of Madrid.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rey Juan Carlos University closes 2025 with a deficit of 76 million and turns to Ayuso for survival

Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid faces a significant financial crisis, closing 2025 with a deficit of 76 million euros and looking to regional president Ayuso for potential financial solutions.

Feb 25 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso on Yolanda Díaz's Withdrawal from the General Elections: 'All I Ask Is That She Hurries Up and Joins the PSOE and Completes its Downfall'

Isabel Díaz Ayuso criticized Yolanda Díaz's decision to withdraw from the upcoming general elections, suggesting she hurry to join the PSOE to contribute to its decline.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso defends the mayor of Móstoles and cries out against Sánchez for questioning the educational model of Madrid: "Wherever he goes, he insults me, he is obsessed"

In a recent political clash, Isabel Díaz Ayuso defended the mayor of Móstoles while criticizing Pedro Sánchez for questioning Madrid's educational model.

Feb 25 • 12:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The 'broken lives' due to Madrid's Metro Line 7B reach 'La Revuelta' of Broncano to protest the management of Aguirre and Ayuso

Families affected by the construction of Madrid's Metro Line 7B participated in a protest on the show 'La Revuelta', highlighting the impact on their lives due to housing loss.

Feb 25 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Quirón employees in Ayuso's healthcare take their protests to the Jiménez Díaz Foundation and threaten a strike

Quirón employees protesting against conditions in Ayuso's healthcare system move their demonstrations to Jiménez Díaz Foundation and threaten an unprecedented strike.

Feb 24 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso never responded to the request to reinforce the investigation into another case of 'serious' sexual harassment in Móstoles

The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has been accused of ignoring a request from the Ministry of Public Function to provide more information regarding a serious sexual harassment case in Móstoles.

Feb 24 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The keys of Ayuso and the daring new generation: 'They know a lot about mechanics and race professionally from the age of 16'

Juan Ayuso and his peers are achieving significant victories in cycling, showcasing their talents and readiness for professional competition.

Feb 23 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

After the resignation of those close to Viciana, the PP reorganizes its group in the Assembly and 'purges' the deputy who clashed with commentator Santaolalla

The PP in Madrid has undergone a significant internal restructuring following the resignation of three spokespeople and the dismissal of Education Councillor Emilio Viciana, which involved the removal of Elisa Vigil amidst a public controversy.

Feb 23 • 18:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso reshuffles the PP group in the Assembly after the betrayal of ‘los pocholos’

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has restructured the PP group in the Madrid Assembly in response to the departure of young members known as ‘los pocholos’, who were aligned with a controversial figure influencing education and culture.

Feb 23 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso will appear in the Assembly on March 5 to explain the controversial dismissal of her Education Minister

Isabel Díaz Ayuso will testify on March 5 regarding the controversial dismissal of her Education Minister amid a crisis related to external influence in education policy.

Feb 23 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

González Amador and Quirón: the backstory of Ayuso's couple's close relationship with the giant of private healthcare

The article explores the close professional ties between Alberto González Amador and Fernando Camino, highlighting their connection to the private healthcare giant Quirón and its relevance in the context of legal scrutiny.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Private Business of Public Land of the Vive Plan by Ayuso: 6% Profitability and Benefits of 4.8 Billion for Companies

The public land under the Vive Plan in Madrid is expected to yield a 6.8% return to selected private companies, translating into estimated profits of 4.8 billion euros over the project's lifespan.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The scars in the PP of Ayuso after the Los Pocholos crisis

The resignation of three deputies and the dismissal of a counselor raise questions about the influence of a faction within the Madrid PP.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Antonio Castilla Algarra, the leader of 'los pocholos' who did not want an office next to Ayuso

Antonio Castilla Algarra, a playwright and figure behind 'los pocholos', influenced Madrid's education sector without seeking formal office, despite the political controversies surrounding his connections with local authorities.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Political Focus to Scenic: the Guru of 'los pocholos' Reappears After the Crisis Affecting Ayuso

Antonio Castillo Algarra returns to the theater with a musical focused on Spanish romances amid a political crisis.

Feb 21 • 16:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso and the municipalities of Madrid 'mortgage' for decades 100 public plots ceded for public-private projects

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government has allocated 100 public land parcels in Madrid for long-term exploitation by private operators, mirroring a controversial public education funding model.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Unexpected crisis in Ayuso's Government related to a 'religious enlightened one' and contracts worth over 75,000 euros for his theatrical works in Madrid

A scandal has erupted in the government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso over contracts awarded to a controversial figure in the cultural scene of Madrid, raising concerns about favoritism and oversight.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The City Council appoints a 66-year-old civil engineer as the new director of the Municipal Police of Madrid: "The unions will come down on him"

Madrid's City Council has appointed Antonio Domingo Ayuso, a 66-year-old civil engineer, as the new director of the Municipal Police following the dismissal of Pablo Enrique Rodríguez amid controversies.

Feb 20 • 00:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Ayuso's boyfriend uses the conviction of the Attorney General to request the annulment of his tax fraud case

Alberto González Amador, boyfriend of President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is seeking to have his tax fraud case annulled, citing a recent conviction of the Attorney General for a breach of secrecy as a violation of his rights.

Feb 19 • 22:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso returns to the Assembly amid her biggest internal crisis

Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces significant turmoil within her government following the dismissal of her Education minister and revelations of external influences managing education affairs in Madrid.

Feb 19 • 08:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The imprint of the guru of 'Los pocholos' on the celebration of Hispanic Heritage in schools

Antonio Castillo Algarra's influence on Madrid's educational policies is evident in schools' celebration of Hispanic Heritage.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The mentor of 'the pocholos' intended to strangle bilingualism: 'We do not need English'

Antonio Castillo sought to undermine the bilingual education model in Madrid, despite its expansion, by manipulating funding and language instruction in schools.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The crisis with the 'fanatic' Algarra and his 'clan' blocks Ayuso's University Law: 'They have a blood agreement, when the whistle blows, they all obey'

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government faces a significant political crisis due to the fallout from the dismissal of her Education advisor, which is exacerbated by tensions among party members and external influences.

Feb 18 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The leader of 'Los Pocholos', close to Ayuso, resigns as director of the Madrid ballet after clashing with Miguel Ángel Rodríguez

Antonio Castillo Algarra has resigned as the artistic director of the Ballet Español de la Comunidad de Madrid following conflicts with the hardline faction of the PP, particularly Miguel Ángel Rodríguez.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso's partner claims 80,000 euros from García Ortiz for legal costs of his disqualification as attorney general

Alberto González Amador is claiming nearly 80,000 euros from Álvaro García Ortiz for legal costs incurred as a result of his disqualification as attorney general for a crime related to revealing confidential information.

Feb 18 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The hard wing of the PP against 'the pocholos': this is how the first major crisis of Ayuso's government exploded

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government faces a significant internal crisis due to a clash between two factions, with the unexpected resignation of three Popular Party deputies.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court estimates nearly 80,000 euros in costs to the former Attorney General for defense expenses of Ayuso's partner

The Supreme Court has estimated nearly 80,000 euros in legal costs owed by former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, following his conviction for revealing secrets related to the partner of Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Castillo Algarra, the provocative guru of Ayuso who has diminished her ranks in the Assembly and denounces a 'mania for feminism'

The article discusses Antonio Castillo Algarra's controversial influence within Isabel Díaz Ayuso's political circle and his recent criticisms regarding feminism.

Feb 17 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The unexpected crisis of Ayuso due to the dismissal of the Education counselor: a heterodox clan, pressure from rectors, and the 'betrayal' of three young deputies

Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces internal turmoil in the Madrid political landscape after the dismissal of her Education counselor, Emilio Viciana, which has led to resignations among party members and growing tensions with university authorities.

Feb 17 • 21:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ayuso PP approves a Vox proposal to prohibit the burqa and niqab in municipal premises of Alcalá de Henares

The Popular Party in Alcalá de Henares, led by Ayuso, has approved a controversial proposal by Vox to prohibit the burqa and niqab in municipal facilities.

Feb 17 • 16:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Complutense Designs a Three-Year Dismantling Plan: Cleaning of Professors, Reduced Course Offerings, and Degree Programs

The Complutense University of Madrid has proposed a financial plan for 2025-2028 that aims to comply with the wishes of the regional government while simultaneously addressing the university's financial obligations.

Feb 17 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Earthquake in Education: A spokesperson for the PP announces his departure and anticipates the resignation of several of Ayuso's officials

The spokesperson for the PP in Madrid has announced his resignation following a governmental reshuffle in the Education department instigated by President Ayuso after failed negotiations with university leaders.

Feb 17 • 11:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Zarzalejo, from Ayuso's whip against Begoña Gómez to new Education Counselor

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of Madrid, has replaced Emilio Viciana as Education Counselor with Mercedes Zarzalejo, a hardliner in the party who previously served as spokesperson in a controversial investigation involving Begoña Gómez.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Keys to the Fall of Viciana, the First Counselor Dismissed by Ayuso: The Boycott of Rectors, the Funding Problem, and an Inexperienced Team Force a More Aggressive Political Profile

Ayuso has dismissed Emilio Viciana, her first counselor, due to challenges posed by university rectors and issues surrounding educational financing.

Feb 16 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso dismisses the Education counselor amid conflict with universities

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has dismissed her Education counselor, Emilio Viciana, during an ongoing conflict with public universities in Madrid and appointed Mercedes Zarzalejo in his place.

Feb 16 • 18:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso dismisses her first advisor since she assumed the presidency: she replaces Emilio Viciana due to the impasse with universities

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has dismissed Emilio Viciana as the Minister of Education in an attempt to advance reforms in Madrid's higher education system, replacing him with Mercedes Zarzalejo.

Feb 16 • 18:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso launches her plan for 40 public-private residences by granting a plot for free for 70 years to be exploited by a company

Ayuso introduces a public-private partnership plan involving the construction of 40 residences by giving a public land parcel for free to a company for 70 years.

Feb 16 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso and the Danger of Radicalization

The article discusses the ambiguous political strategies of Ayuso, the president, who plays with radical ideas while confronting Vox.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Divine Ayuso

The article discusses Isabel Díaz Ayuso's appearance at a lavish gala at Mar-a-Lago hosted by Donald Trump, where she makes controversial statements equating the Mexican government with the Cuban dictatorship.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, what are you doing?

Isabel Díaz Ayuso awards Donald Trump, highlighting her attempts to align with him while indicating her lag behind Argentine President Javier Milei in Trump's favor.

Feb 14 • 21:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cipayuso

The article discusses the intertwined histories of Spain and the United States, emphasizing historical events and political alignments.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A very measured Ayuso talks about a Madrid healthcare system that surpasses Stockholm's, to try to keep MIR graduates in the region

Isabel Díaz Ayuso promotes Madrid's healthcare as superior in an attempt to retain recent medical graduates amidst ongoing tensions with the national health ministry.

Feb 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum rebuts the criticisms of Spanish Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who compared her government to the Cuban regime

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended her administration against accusations from Spanish politician Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who equated her government with the dictatorships of Cuba and Nicaragua.

Feb 12 • 23:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Isabel the Catholic

Isabel Díaz Ayuso aligns her ideological stance with Giorgia Meloni, promoting Spain as a country rooted in 'Christian tradition' and warning against the threat of Islamic influence in Europe.

Feb 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum ‘ignores’ Díaz Ayuso from Madrid for labeling Mexico as a ‘narco-state’: ‘I don't know if it's worth responding’

Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Isabel Díaz Ayuso for labeling Mexico a 'narco-state' and equating it to the dictatorships of Cuba and Venezuela.

Feb 12 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Isabel Díaz Ayuso adds to her pinstriped look Clark Kent style glasses

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the Community of Madrid, debuted a new working look at the Assembly, highlighted by her pinstriped attire and recently revealed eyeglasses.

Feb 12 • 16:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sheinbaum responds to Ayuso, who equated the Government of Mexico with the Cuban dictatorship: 'What she says is totally false'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defends her government against criticism from Madrid's President Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who compared it to the Cuban dictatorship, insisting on Mexico's commitment to freedom of expression and its unique political path.

Feb 12 • 14:37 UTC

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