BCRA Aims to Narrow Interest Rate Gap; Bausili Urges Tax Cuts

Argentina’s central bank is moving to compress the wide gap between lending rates and deposit rates while economic authorities eye targeted tax adjustments to spur financial activity. The Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA) has acknowledged rising financial pressures, including delinquency risks within the banking sector, as officials weigh fresh measures to reshape the … Read more

Coningas Demands Equal Conditions to Improve Gas Distribution and Safety

Coningas Leads Industry Push for Uniform Safety Standards Liquefied petroleum gas distributors in Venezuela are pressing state regulators and authorities for a level playing field to overhaul safety protocols, equipment controls, and supply logistics across the domestic market. Representatives from the sector, speaking through industry entities like the Venezuelan National Gas Council (Coningas), argue that … Read more

JetSMART and Sony Pictures Launch Spider-Man Promo Campaign

JetSMART Airlines has teamed up with Sony Pictures to launch a promotional regional campaign across South America tied to the theatrical release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and related franchise milestones, integrating branded aircraft decals and digital activations to capture travelers throughout the carrier’s international network. The joint marketing initiative brings Hollywood branding directly to … Read more

Rutaca Airlines Suspends Flights Between Puerto Ordaz and Brazil

Rutaca Airlines has announced the suspension of its commercial route connecting Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, with destinations in Brazil, marking a notable shift in regional connectivity. The decision affects travelers and trade between Bolivar State and northern Brazil, pausing regular flights that previously served to bridge the two neighboring regions. Industry observers note that the suspension … Read more

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Oman Mediates US-Iran Talks Amid Gulf Stability Efforts

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for international energy markets, as regional and international diplomats navigate complex security guarantees to keep maritime trade flowing. Gulf states have reportedly discussed substantial financial contributions—with potential figures reaching up to 90 billion euros in estimated economic exposure and damages—to help secure safe passage and resolve ongoing … Read more

Mundo: Corrosive Writings on Crime

Readers exploring Latin American literature for the first time in Italian can now access the sharp, biting, and fast-paced journalistic writings of Roberto Arlt, published originally in the Buenos Aires newspaper El Mundo. Long celebrated for his novels and plays that captured the gritty underbelly of Argentine urban life, Arlt’s extensive newspaper chronicles offer an … Read more

How to Manage Egos and Media: Lessons from Warner and Universal Music

Rosa Vañó, director of global marketing and communications for the renowned Spanish extra virgin olive oil brand Castillo de Canena, built her foundational business philosophy during an extensive corporate tenure at major multinational music labels Warner Music and Universal. Operating within the high-stakes entertainment sector taught her critical lessons in executive management, stakeholder relations, and … Read more

Hostelería, comercio y reformas: casi 1.900 autónomos de A Coruña se modernizan en los …

More than 5,000 self-employed workers across Galicia have upgraded their business premises and operations through targeted regional government funding over the last two funding cycles, according to reports from the Xunta de Galicia. The modernization initiative, directed at independent professionals, local retail shops, and hospitality operators, aims to increase competitiveness and adapt storefronts to shifting … Read more

Trump’s New Tariffs: Impact on Global Trade, Spanish Industry, and US Businesses

The prospect of a sweeping new tariff barrier proposed by Washington threatens to triple export costs for critical segments of Spanish industry, introducing severe pressures into transatlantic trade relations. As policymakers in Brussels weigh their response, industrial leaders across Spain face potential disruptions that could fundamentally alter their competitive standing in the United States market. … Read more

El convenio estatal del comercio textil entrará en vigor “en los próximos días” – Servimedia

The first-ever national collective bargaining agreement for the textile retail sector in Spain is set to take effect in the coming days, formalizing labor standards for thousands of workers across the country. The agreement, signed in June 2023 between the Association of Retail Textile Employers (ARTE) and major labor unions, establishes a unified framework for … Read more