In Spain, leftist women have been sworn in as mayors in the country’s two largest cities. Ada Colau, a former anti-evictions activist who has been arrested for protesting banks, has become the first woman mayor of Barcelona. In the capital Madrid, Manuela Carmena, a retired judge and former member of Spain’s underground Communist Party, has become the city’s second woman mayor. Both have vowed sweeping reforms, including slashing their own salaries and stopping evictions. To see our interview with Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, click here.
Leftist Women Mayors Take Control of Spain’s 2 Largest Cities
HeadlineJun 15, 2015