Over 100 police officers took part in Operation Corralito in Jerez, resulting in the detention of 29 people on charges of conspiracy and crimes against the public health. Although the results of the investigation have been decreed secret, it is thought that several police officers could be implicated in some manner.
Rossi reigns supreme in Spain
Valentino Rossi has moved to the top of the MotoGP world championship table after winning his first race this season in Spain.
Jerez wine sales down for first time in eight years
The sales of Marco de Jerez wines during the past twelve months fell by 3.6%, the first time this has happened for eight years. In total, wine sales were 50.5 million litre, some 8% less than in 2007. Domestic consumption fell by around 3%, while exports suffered a 10% decline overall. Most worrying for the industry is the decline in …
Two detained after trying to snatch a child
National Police officers in Jerez have detained two people, a man and a woman, after they allegedly tried to abduct a child at a shopping centre in avenida de Europa.
Jerez protest against ‘macho’ violence
Neighbours and relatives of 76 year old María Juana López, who died following a domestic dispute, gathered in Jerez yesterday against this latest incident of ‘macho’ violence.
Demonstration in Jerez against ‘macho’ violence
The Jérez Council has called for a public demonstration at 13:00 today following the death of a 66 year old woman, allegedly killed by her partner.
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It was a Spanish one and three in the MotoGP in Jerez, Dani Pedrosa cruising to victory and Jorge Lorenzo finishing third. Italian multiple champion Valentino Rossi finished in second place. Pedrosa now leads the championship, six points ahead of Lorenzo and ten ahead of Rossi. Pedrosa, last year’s championship runner-up, took the race lead early from the front of …