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The article explores the relationship between Spain and Latin America which was tested by conflicts including the COVID-19 pandemic as of July 2020. Topics discussed include organization of virtual ministerial meetings between Spain and its counterparts in Latin America in an aim to deal with the pandemic, the impact of Spain's transition to democracy in the late 1970s, and the political conflict between Mexico and Spain.

The article looks at Spanish efforts to reduce illegal immigration, with a particular focus on its cooperation with countries that are hubs of illegal transit such as Senegal, Morocco, and Mauritania. Spain financed joint maritime patrol agreements with these countries and provided advanced radar systems that could detect migrant boats shortly after their departure. It is suggested that although such methods are useful in deterring economic migration, refugees fleeing violence in places like Syria may not be as easily discouraged.

Focuses on tension in relations between Chile and Spain due to Spain's insistence that the former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet be extradited from Britain to face trial. Proposals by Chile for conducting the trial; Concerns in Spain about interfering with justice; The impact of the long rule of General Franco on Spanish views of Pinochet.

Reports on the battle threats between Canada and Spain over the European Union's (EU) policy granting Spanish fishermen the right to devastate fish stocks in international waters. Canada's concern over fish stocks; The impact of depleted cod stocks.

Asserts that Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez's re-election is not the good news for Europe that it may appear to be. Comparisons of political developments in Spain and Italy; Fate of incumbent politicians; Downturn in the fortunes of Spain's Socialist Party; Additional information.

Discusses the reluctance of Spain to recognize the independence of Slovenia and Croatia. Separatist movements faced by Spain from its Basque and Catalan populations; Support expressed by Basque and Catalan nationalists to the independence movements in Yugoslavia.

The article looks at the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, discussing tensions between it and Spain including Spain's desire to recover its sovereignty over Gibraltar and Gibraltar's attempts to keep Spanish fishermen out of its waters, and noting Spain is making it harder to cross the border.

Discusses the debate between Spain and Great Britain concerning the sovereignty of Gibraltar. History of Gibraltar; Claims of Spain and Great Britain; Autonomy of Gibraltar, according to its constitution; Mention of respective British and Spanish leaders Tony Blair and Jose Maria Aznar.

Reports on negotiations between Great Britain and Spain over the British colony of Gibraltar. How Britain seeks use of a military base and airfield on the small island; Spain's demand that its right to sovereignty over the island be recognized; Public opinion among Gibraltarians.

Reports on disagreement between Spain and Morocco relating to Ceuta and Melilla, Spanish enclaves on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco. Efforts of Morocco to gain sovereignty over the areas; Spain's claim to the two locations.

Reports on the British colony of Gibraltar and the concern of Peter Caruana, its chief minister, that Spain will gain control over Gibraltar. Issue of a meeting between British and Spanish officials in November 2001 at which Caruana wants a voice and veto in any proposed deal; Topic of joint sovereignty between Great Britain and Spain.

Discusses relations between Spain and Morocco. Question of why the Moroccan ruler, King Mohammed VI, abruptly cut off diplomatic relations with Spain in October 2001; Breakdown in talks between the European Union and Morocco over European Union fishing in Moroccan waters; Dispute over illegal immigration, a possible referendum for Western Sahara, and other issues; Outlook for relations between the countries.

Focuses on Peter Caruana, chief minister of Gibraltar, a British territory on the Iberian peninsula. History of the territorial dispute between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar; Impact of the dispute on the European Union; Background on Caruana; Issues of right to self-determination and of the joint use of Gibraltar's airport.

Discusses relations between Spain and Portugal as both countries prepare to become part of the European single currency. Details of the historically rough relations between the two countries; How relations have improved over the last two decades; Comparison of economic conditions in both countries; How the Portugese fear efforts of Spain to assert control over their country.

Reports on controversy between Spain and Morocco over territories in North Africa. The campaign of Morocco to take over the Spanish outposts of Melilla and Ceuta; History of the region's control by Spain; How the United Nations views the situation.

Deals with a dispute between the governments of Spain and Great Britain over Gibraltar. The rejection of a proposal by Spanish Foreign Minister Abel Mautes, which suggested shared sovereignty of the Rock; Comments from Mautes; Background on dispute over Gibraltar; The possibility that it will end up independent.

Discusses Anglo-Spanish relations concerning the Rock of Gibraltar. Details of money laundering that is commonly conducted there; Measures Spain has adopted in dealing with Gibraltans.

Looks at the scheduled official visit of Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez to Britain for meetings with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who is on her way out. It will by Gonzalez's first official visit there in all his eight years in power. Why it has been such a long wait for the visit; Disputes over Gibraltar; Friendly tone set by the royal families of the two countries; Details.

Examines the surprisingly strong influence that Spain has begun exerting in the European Community (EC). Spain's compromise proposal on economic and monetary union (EMU) could win acceptance by most EC members; Spain's idea for a common European citizenship; Praise for their running of the EC presidency last year; Criticism of Italian Foreign Minister Gianni De Michelis; Details.