The Community of Madrid starts the 2026/27 school year with a record of 1,251,281 students, an increase in the number of teachers, a 6.4% increase in educational scholarships, and the implementation of measures to reduce class sizes and improve access to education. (translated)
Iván Cepeda advierte que los bombardeos y la fumigación perpetúan el desastre y no son la solución al narcotráfico Bogotá, D.C., 2 de septiembre de 2026. En la sesión de este miércoles de la Comisión Primera del Senado, el senador y líder de la oposición, Iván Cepeda Castro, hizo un vehemente llamado al Gobierno y a las distintas bancadas para replantear la política antidrogas del país. Cepeda advirtió que la estrategia basada en bombardeos, fumigaciones y represión militar es un modelo agotado que no resolverá el problema estructural del narcotráfico. "El camino que va a recorrer este gobierno es la perpetuación del desastre. En la idea de que se puede acabar el narcotráfico bombardeando unos campamentos, acabando o fumigando unos cultivos, y simplemente reprimiendo a unas poblaciones campesinas que no tienen acceso a otras formas de desarrollo económico distinto al del cultivo de la coca", aseguró durante su intervención. El excandidato presidencial y senador instó al Congreso a abandonar los clichés y las disputas puramente ideológicas para enfocarse en la verdadera raíz del conflicto: la necesidad de una transformación territorial y la mejora de las condiciones de vida de las comunidades. Señaló que el narcotráfico es un fenómeno económico global cada vez más poderoso y que Colombia lleva décadas aplicando fórmulas represivas que ya han demostrado sus límites históricos, incluyendo las ejecutadas en administraciones anteriores. Asimismo, Iván Cepeda rechazó categóricamente los señalamientos de otros sectores políticos que intentan deslegitimar el voto en las regiones. Calificó como una "ficción" y una "mentira irresponsable que pone en riesgo a poblaciones enteras" la narrativa de que cuatro millones de colombianos votaron bajo la amenaza de un fusil. Aseguró que, pese al incremento de la presencia de grupos armados en ciertos territorios, la Misión de Observación Electoral (MOE) ha registrado un aumento sostenido de la participación política de la población rural colombiana que pasó del 52.3% en 2018 al 57.27% en 2022 y alcanzó 64.39% en 2026. "Ese dato nos debe llamar la atención, porque implica que, a pesar de la presencia de los grupos armados, hay un incremento de la votación, lo cual es un fenómeno supremamente interesante. Estamos ante un mundo rural más participativo en términos electorales", explicó. Finalmente, el senador Cepeda Castro reiteró su invitación a dar un debate serio, no para obtener victorias políticas coyunturales, sino por el bien del país, buscando soluciones estructurales frente a un negocio ilícito que lleva 50 años fortaleciéndose bajo las mismas políticas fracasadas. #Narcotráfico #PolíticaColombiana #DerechosHumanos
The latest report from the Observatory of Antisemitism reveals a worrying increase in antisemitism in Spain, marking a 14.51% rise in reported incidents in 2025, as a result of social rejection towards the Jewish community following the terrorist attacks on October 7. (translated)
Inflation, the Euribor rate, and the rise in fuel prices are creating significant financial pressure on Spanish households in September, with a notable increase in the cost of living. (translated)
The testimonies of readers reveal the devastating impact of rising prices, with a 29.5% increase in food prices from 2021 to 2026, forcing many to make drastic sacrifices, such as giving up vacations and relying on pensions to support their families. (translated)
Aemet has issued warnings for high temperatures in five autonomous communities, where highs of up to 39 degrees are expected, especially in the south and in the Ebro valley, with a notable increase in heat anticipated for the coming days. (translated)
Spain is among the European countries with the minimum wage most threatened by inflation, being the third with the lowest gain in purchasing power in 2026, which has led unions to demand an urgent increase in this wage due to the 3.6% rise in inflation. (translated)
The Euribor is approaching 3%, which will lead to a significant increase in monthly payments for variable-rate mortgages, with increases of up to 135 euros per month for loans of 300,000 euros. (translated)
Hou Xiyou Ji debuts in China, a TV series entirely created with artificial intelligence and without human actors, produced by Mango TV and inspired by a classic of Chinese literature, which has already caused a significant 20% increase in the company's stock value. (translated)
The new escalation of tension in the Strait of Hormuz, marked by exchanges of attacks between the United States and Iran, rekindles the conflict over control of navigation routes and causes an increase in the price of oil. (translated)
The price of used housing in Spain has increased by 34,250 euros in the last year, reaching an average cost of 253,270 euros, although the pace of rising costs has moderated with an increase of 15.6% in August. (translated)
German inflation rose in August, with an annual increase of 2.9%, while in the Eurozone a general price increase is expected to be 3.3%, and in Italy, an increase is estimated from 2.9% to 3.4%. (translated)
The Euribor closed August at 2.95%, its highest level in two years, which anticipates increases in variable-rate mortgage payments in Spain. (translated)
According to projections by Istat, by 2080 Italy will lose 13 million inhabitants, with an increase in the average age and a rise in childless families, while single people, particularly the elderly, will be constantly growing. (translated)
Argentina is facing a significant increase in counterfeit and smuggled goods, resulting from the economic policies of President Javier Milei that have made the illegal importation of goods easier and more convenient. (translated)
The price of housing in Spain has increased for 70 consecutive months, reaching a year-on-year increase of 15.6% in August, despite the decrease in buying and selling operations and the difficulty of normalizing prices in a highly strained market. (translated)
The electricity bill increased by 19% in August 2026 compared to the previous year, rising to 88.81 euros, due to high temperatures and the increase in gas prices. (translated)
In the last five years, food prices in Italy have increased by 29%, with a record rise for coffee (+50%) and oil (+49%), due to international conflicts and the climate crisis, while transportation and housing costs have also seen significant increases. (translated)
The price of health insurance in Spain has increased by more than 67% since the pandemic, notably surpassing increases in other categories such as cars and funerals, due to factors such as the rise in demand in the private sector and high inflation. (translated)
Starting next Tuesday, the diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per liter due to a significant increase in its price in July, which recorded a year-on-year rise of 15.7%. (translated)
