Topic: Mariano Rajoy

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was ousted from office Friday after losing a vote of no confidence in parliament.

Catalonia President Quim Torra has rid his Cabinet of ministers under investigation for taking part in the region's independence drive.

Catalonia's Parliament elected a new president Monday, ending months of political deadlock in the region since Madrid took over direct rule.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Thursday the disbandment of the Basque separatist group ETA won't make its decades of violence disappear.

Madrid leader Cristina Cifuentes stepped down Wednesday amid shoplifting allegations, which are supported by video footage of the incident.

Catalan leaders are pushing for their former president Carles Puigdemont to step aside from government to make way for new leadership.

Despite a setback, the Spanish government indicated it remains steadfast in its goal to prevent ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont from regaining office.

Venezuela expelled the Spanish ambassador to Caracas on Thursday in response to sanctions by the European Union.

Spain's Supreme Court rejected a request by prosecutors to reactivate an arrest warrant for deposed Catalan president Carles Puigdemont in Denmark on Monday.

Spain's Supreme Court denied former Catalan Vice President Oriol Junqueras' request to be released from prison on bail.