Madrid

Two music groups denounced real estate speculation and evictions during Madrid's San Isidro festivities, backed by housing unions and direct references to regional and local leaders.

May 11, 2026 Reported by AI

A survey by GAD 3 and Valdecarros Madrid shows that 18 percent of those planning to acquire housing in coming years will not use it as their primary residence. Seventy-five percent of Madrid residents intend to change homes within five years.

Health Minister Mónica García announced on Saturday her intention to run in Más Madrid's primaries to become the candidate for Madrid region's presidency against Isabel Díaz Ayuso. García, who ran in 2023, made the announcement at an event in San Blas-Canillejas. She must go through the party's internal process, where she might face figures like Emilio Delgado.

April 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Venezuelan singer Carlos Baute apologized on Monday for joining chants of «¡Fuera la mona!» against Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez at a Madrid event supporting María Corina Machado. Baute insists he is not racist and got carried away by the moment's emotion. Venezuela's Embassy in Spain condemned the chants as racist and misogynistic.

Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado arrives in Madrid on Friday to meet Spanish right-wing leaders. She will first meet Alberto Núñez Feijóo at PP headquarters, then Santiago Abascal of Vox, and finally Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who will award her the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid.

April 15, 2026 Reported by AI

Vox has confirmed the definitive expulsion of its former secretary general Javier Ortega Smith after resolving his final internal appeal. The party also ratifies the expulsion of Madrid city councilors Ignacio Ansaldo and Carla Toscano, who backed him. The current municipal spokesperson now has only the judicial route left.