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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso reaches agreement with Madrid rectors on new university funding model

The Community of Madrid has reached an agreement with the rectors of public universities to establish a new multi-year funding model.

Mar 3 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Emilio Viciana, chaos in management and three years of failed negotiations

The resignation of Education Minister Emilio Viciana reveals erratic management and three years of failed negotiations in Spain's education sector.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso Emphasizes Her Rural Agenda to Contain Vox in the Electoral Stronghold of the Sierra and the Western Arc of Madrid

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, is intensifying her rural agenda to connect with voters in the region's western and northern areas amidst competition with Vox.

Feb 27 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 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

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

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
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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alfonso Serrano, number three of Ayuso, will testify as a witness in a police leak that criminalized immigration

Alfonso Serrano, a prominent figure in the Madrid PP, has been called to testify regarding a police document leak that criminalized immigration.

Feb 12 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso appears in the Assembly amidst a war with Pedro Sánchez and after sending a video to Mar-a-Lago

Isabel Díaz Ayuso appeared in the Assembly of Madrid amid ongoing tensions with Pedro Sánchez regarding proposed legislation affecting regional control over public health.

Feb 12 • 08:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Díaz Ayuso, MAGA Leader

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid, aligns herself with far-right figures during a fundraising event in Miami attended by prominent leaders from the ultra-right.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The President of Madrid Equates Mexico with Cuba and Nicaragua

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, criticized socialist governments in Latin America and equated Mexico with authoritarian regimes like Cuba and Nicaragua.

Feb 11 • 14:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government of Ayuso announces that it will take to the courts the law that aims to limit healthcare privatization, which is not yet approved

The Government of Madrid, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, plans to legally challenge a proposed law aimed at limiting healthcare privatization, asserting that the law is unnecessary and would cause disorder in the healthcare system.

Feb 11 • 12:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Isabel Díaz Ayuso called for Cuba, Nicaragua, and Mexico to 'break the chains as Argentina did' to regain their freedom

Isabel Díaz Ayuso urged Latin American countries, particularly Cuba, Nicaragua, and Mexico, to break free from authoritarian regimes during a recent event in Florida.

Feb 11 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso equates the Mexican Government with the Cuban dictatorship at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's residence

Isabel Díaz Ayuso compares the Mexican government to the Cuban dictatorship during an event at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, highlighting her rising profile in the far-right media sphere.

Feb 11 • 02:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso accuses Sánchez's Government of wanting to destroy Madrid's healthcare with its law against privatization

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has accused the central government of Spain of trying to undermine the healthcare system in Madrid through legislation aimed at curbing privatization.

Feb 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The left demands the resignation of Serrano and Millán as deputies due to the 'Móstoles case' and the appearance of the mayor, whom Vox demands to step aside

The left in Spain is calling for the resignation of two deputies due to allegations of sexual harassment against the mayor of Móstoles, leading to political tensions across party lines.

Feb 9 • 11:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PP of Ayuso Ignored in 2023 a Victim Who Presented a Final Conviction for Gender Violence Against a Member of an Internal Committee

In 2023, the PP party led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso failed to address the complaints of a victim of gender violence, despite her having a firm conviction against a member of its internal committee.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Community of Madrid's Withdrawal from the Círculo de Bellas Artes Unveils a Clash of Cultural Policy Models in the Centennial of the Emblematic Building

The Community of Madrid's government has cut funding to the Círculo de Bellas Artes, arguing that its activities do not align with regional interests, highlighting a cultural policy conflict.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC

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