Andalusia

Specialized Guardia Civil commanders have rejected Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska's account of the deaths of two officers at sea between Huelva and Cádiz. They state the patrol boat collision was not accidental but caused by a studied maneuver from the traffickers' boat.

9. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

Hundreds of people, authorities and colleagues paid tribute on Saturday to agents Germán Pérez and Jerónimo Jiménez at the Concepción church in Huelva, after their deaths on Friday in a collision during a maritime pursuit.

Thousands took to the streets on Sunday in Andalusia's eight capitals against the collapse of public healthcare, in the ninth Marea Blanca rally since 2022. The protest, with around 22,000 attendees per National Police estimates, comes a month before the May 17 elections and features opposition left-wing leaders. Demonstrators decry endless waiting lists and health center closures.

10. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Cádiz PSOE provincial leadership has prevailed over Andalusian general secretary María Jesús Montero, who accepted the electoral list for the May 17 elections without her proposed changes. Juan Cornejo will head the Cádiz candidacy, with Fernando López Gil in third place. The Director Committee approved all lists unanimously after a nearly two-hour delay.

Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González affirmed he is a socialist during a talk with Andalusian President Juan Manuel Moreno in Seville, amid the pre-campaign period. The event, focused on the Duchess of Alba, has caused discomfort in the Andalusian PSOE. González criticized the current state of Spain's railways.

23. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Andalusia's Junta president, Juanma Moreno, announced Parliament's dissolution and regional elections for May 17, advancing the date initially set for June. The move follows a full four-year term, unseen in 14 years, aiming to boost turnout by avoiding events like the Pope's visit. PSOE candidate María Jesús Montero will leave her role as Spain's first deputy prime minister to focus on the campaign.