Spain, a traditional bastion of machismo, got a new government yesterday, following the March 9th election which allowed the Socialist Party to continue governing. In the new cabinet there are 9 female and 8 male ministers.
In a country that was a fascist dictatorship until 33 years ago, underpinned by the army and the Catholic church, it is truly refreshing to see the new minister of defense, Carme Chacón, a 37-year old woman who is also 7 months pregnant.
Spain has come a long way since 1975.
