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The Spanish bank expects to reach a new profit record of over 29.2 billion euros in the first nine months of 2026, driven by rising interest rates and growth in various lines of business, despite competition from global banks and a challenging economic environment. #BancaEspañola #Beneficios #BBVA (translated)

There has been a fierce denial of the benefits of menopause treatment. This is believed by Adela Muñoz Páez, a professor of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Seville, who points out how for years the healthcare system and society have "minimized and normalized" symptoms associated with this vital stage that directly impact the quality of life of women. #Menopausia #SaludMujer #TratamientoHormonal (translated)

The chemistry professor Adela Muñoz points out that the shortage of medications for menopause reveals a historical taboo and a denial of the benefits of hormonal treatments, which have affected the health and quality of life of many women. #Menopausia #SaludMujer #TratamientoHormonal (translated)

Gustavo Petro described the reduction of the workweek to five days in Brazil as a triumph of progressivism. He argued that the debate on reducing working hours and the time needed to retire should focus on who receives the benefits of increased productivity: companies or their workers. Petro stated that productivity was the result of knowledge accumulated by society and, therefore, a common good. He also questioned whether artificial intelligence should be privately owned and said that a minority group was appropriating human knowledge through information from networks and databases. In his view, increases in productivity should translate into shorter working hours and earlier retirements, so that people have more paid free time. #Progresismo #TrabajoJusto #InteligenciaArtificial (translated)

Don Ricardo Salinas Pliego said he was saddened that, while the world and neighbors to the north were advancing, corrupt and inept Mexican politicians were dedicating themselves, according to him, to stealing and lying to keep hundreds of billions of pesos contributed by those who work and generate wealth, well-being, and prosperity. He asked how many projects announced by the Morena Party, in his opinion, had ended in promises, failures, wasted money, or allegedly diverted funds, instead of benefiting Mexicans. Among them, he mentioned the Patria Vaccine, the Megapharmacy, Water of Well-being, Gas Well-being, respiratory ventilators, the supercomputer, a spaceship to go to Mars, the AIFA, and the Maya Train. Salinas Pliego asked how much more corruption, ineptitude, and lies from politicians would cost. #Corrupción #México #Política (translated)

Newell's Old Boys reported that it had signed an institutional and commercial agreement with Atomik for four years. The club stated that the agreement included the supply of sportswear, the construction of a new Official Store and a museum, royalties from sales, benefits for members, and financial prizes linked to sports objectives. Newell's claimed that the economic and commercial conditions significantly surpassed those it had historically received. It also indicated that both parties sought to promote a long-term project to strengthen the club's identity and its ties with the community. #Newells #Atomik #Fútbol (translated)

The article explores the paradox of Netflix's success, which despite leading the entertainment industry and generating huge profits, has laid off a thousand workers, which raises doubts about the sustainability of its business model and the satisfaction of its employees. #Netflix #StrangerThings #CrisisEmpresarial (translated)

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, president of the Popular Party, has promised in Toledo a series of fiscal measures to lighten the burden on families and promote the development of rural areas, including the deflation of income tax, zero VAT on basic foods, and benefits for young people who acquire housing in depopulated areas. #Feijoo #FiscalidadRural #ReformaImpuestos (translated)

Roberto Reis stated that the electoral race was tight and, in his assessment, Lula had been regaining votes among voters from classes D and E, especially among those concerned about losing social benefits. According to him, this group had supported Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round after promises of improvements and prosperity. Reis said that Lula was not gaining votes from Augusto Cury, Ronaldo Caiado, or Renan, but from Flávio. The author claimed that there was an unprecedented fear campaign, with allegations of the political use of CRAS, daycare centers, and educational institutions, in addition to the circulation of false information. According to Reis, voters were being warned that they could lose their pensions, Bolsa Família, BPC, and minimum wage adjustments. Reis said that Flávio had already started to react with an advertisement about public safety, crime, and factions, which also reaffirmed the commitment to maintain and improve social programs. In the author's view, the response should be more incisive, with the participation of new allies. He also advocated for Flávio and Cleitinho to jointly present a national proposal for the IPVA, citing the discussion about the tax in Minas Gerais, where, according to him, Cleitinho won in the first round. Regarding the polls, Reis assessed that Flávio was still leading by about 2 points, possibly reaching 3 in the final stretch, while Lula faced greater rejection and a persistent ceiling. He noted that some polls already indicated a tie but expressed reservations about the sampling considerations, especially regarding the composition of social segments. For Reis, the transfer of votes from the third way had already occurred, and the challenge was to maintain the votes gained in the first round. He asked Rogério Marinho to demand greater participation from the new allies and a more precise direction for communication actions. #Eleições2024 #Lula #FlávioBolsonaro (translated)

The PSOE defends the impeccable trajectory of its spokesperson Montse Mínguez in light of the controversy over the 30 rental apartments owned by her partner, arguing that she has always voted in favor of the right to affordable housing and against benefits for large landlords. #PSOE #vivienda #política (translated)

Ángel Martínez stated that the Basque Government covered the deficit of its pensions with the income tax (IRPF) of the Spaniards from the common fiscal territory, who, according to what he wrote, were denied both the deflation of the tax and the revaluation of tax benefits. He also maintained that the Basque Government could deflate its own income tax thanks to a quota that he considered poorly calculated and to increasing transfers for pensions and other items. He accused the authorities of acting shamelessly and said that the taxpayers from the common territory were treated like second-class Spaniards. #Pensiones #IRPF #JusticiaFiscal (translated)

The article argues that the interconnection and collaboration between Spain and Morocco are essential for addressing complex conflicts and reaching mutually beneficial agreements, highlighting the importance of shared history and the joint willingness to build a better future. #Marruecos #Negociación #Geopolítica (translated)

Daniel F. Briceño said that his bill sought to legalize transportation platforms like Uber and Didi and provide benefits to taxi drivers. He explained that he proposed dismantling the quota system, allowing dynamic pricing for taxi drivers using platforms, eliminating what he considered unnecessary paperwork, and modernizing service regulations. He also proposed a non-tax contribution of 1.5% of the platforms' revenue, destined for training transporters, housing programs for taxi drivers, drivers, and transporters, road infrastructure, and health protection and coverage for drivers. Briceño stated that the initiative aimed to level the playing field between taxis and platforms and put an end to a dispute that, in his opinion, did not benefit anyone. #Transporte #Uber #Taxistas (translated)

Erika Hilton stated that the Chamber had approved a proposal from the Lula government to forgive all debts of individual microentrepreneurs (MEIs) with the Federal Government. According to her, nearly R$ 13 billion in liabilities would cease to exist, freeing up resources for entrepreneurs and their families and boosting the economy. Hilton also said that the proposal would raise the annual revenue limit for MEIs, which has been frozen at R$ 81,000 since Jair Bolsonaro took office in 2018. The ceiling would increase to R$ 110,000 the following year, within two months, and to R$ 140,000 in 2028. She also stated that MEIs would be able to hire up to two employees and would have an easier time selling products in government purchases. The congresswoman mentioned that the proposal still needed to be approved by the Senate and presented it as an achievement of the Lula government. She also endorsed the candidate supporting the end of the 6x1 scale and the MEIs for the 25th: Lula. #MEI #EconomiaBrasileira #GovernoLula (translated)