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10 August 2026

He Transformed His Spanish Hometown. Did He Also Spoil It?

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He Transformed His Spanish Hometown. Did He Also Spoil It?

Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s also destroyed the city’s soul.

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