Luisa Barrenechea

Luisa Barrenechea is a consultant in International Cooperation. She has a diploma in advanced studies o nTerrorism Analysis and Prevention.

The Madrid bombing trial draws to a close

The procedural phase of the Madrid bombing trial came to a close on 2 July, with sentencing thought to begin in mid-October. The office of the public prosecutor believes that

By Luisa Barrenechea

/ 9 Jul 2007

Lost in translation

During these last sessions of the Madrid bombing trial, words like dinitrotoluene, titadine, nitroglycerine, and Goma2 have turned the proceedings into a chemistry class in which the lawyers, judge and

By Luisa Barrenechea

/ 7 Jun 2007

"Iraq and Afghanistan don't matter to us"

The proceedings of the Madrid bombing trial have been marked in recent weeks by the unexpected hunger strike of fourteen of the defendants, in protest against what they perceived as

By Luisa Barrenechea

/ 28 May 2007

ETA deny connection to 11-M

This judicial week began with the much awaited testimony of three ETA terrorists. Called to the stand by the lawyer of Jamal Zougam (one of the main defendants), the Basque

By Luisa Barrenechea

/ 27 Apr 2007

The Asturias plot

The trial this week heard over fifty witnesses. Testimony came from agents of the Guardia Civil, officials of the National Police, the proprietor and the neighbours of the property at

By Luisa Barrenechea

/ 20 Apr 2007

Suicide in Leganes

The trial resumed after the Easter recess with three days of dense and interesting testimony. Monday witnessed the surprising testimony of "VÃctor", a member of the Guardia

By Luisa Barrenechea

/ 13 Apr 2007

Shady dealings

In its seventh week, the 11-M trial continued with the testimony of numerous witnesses whose contributions seek to clarify how Madrid was turned three years ago into the city of

By Luisa Barrenechea

/ 30 Mar 2007