Meanwhile, an anecdote is told about the Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, who, after being successful in an audition using different colored socks, decided to keep this costume, believing that it would give her good luck. Although there is no evidence of the veracity of this story, it illustrates how it was formed and entrusted the…
The Central Bank of Ecuador (ECB) has adjusted the basis of its economic growth projections for 2024, placing the expansion of the Gross Domestic Product (PIB) at 0.9%. This adjustment occurred after closing the second half of the year and responded to various factors that had a negative impact on consumer and business confidence. In…
The birth control pill has been a widely used birth control method since its introduction in the 1960s. However, its use goes beyond simply preventing embarrassment. Many women resort to this contraceptive for a variety of reasons related to hormonal well-being and the menstrual cycle. One of the most obvious benefits of the birth control…
The forum entitled “Latin America, the United States and Spain in the Global Economy”, where you found the market in New York, was organized by THE COUNTRY and the Chamber of Commerce of Spain-United States. This event brought together important leaders to analyze the current economic situation and relations between these regions. The President of…
A few hours before Senator Angélica Lozano denounced a 77.4% reduction in the electoral budget for the pre-election year, Chancellor Hernán Penagos warned of the danger posed by the gap in the autonomy of electoral entities. During the forum “Interactive Dialogue: Politics and Building a Common Future” at the 79th UN General Assembly in New…
The Government Council of the Regional Government of Castile and León approved this year the first comprehensive strategy to “attract, trust and generate” talent in the region. This plan, which will extend until 2031, includes an action plan with an inversion of 348 million euros until 2027. Carlos Fernández Carriedo, representing the Council, explained that…
In honor of the 25th anniversary of her debut album, Christina Aguilera has launched an EP featuring new versions of her most iconic songs, such as “Genie In A Bottle” and “Come On Over.” This launch celebrates a significant success in her career, as her self-titled album has sold more than 14 million copies worldwide…
Millions More Europeans With Alzheimer's Without Access to Drug That Slows Cognitive Deterioration The situation of Alzheimer's in Europe is alarming, with around 1 million people affected who do not have access to lecanemab, a drug that could slow the progression of the disease in its early stages. This “infirmad del olvido” continues to grow,…
The ACB (Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto) is implementing a new strategy to strengthen its presence in Latin America, focused on research and customization of its products. This weekend, the Supercopa Endesa will mark the beginning of this plan, which will extend to the Liga Endesa and the Copa del Rey. A personalized focus The…
Zimbabwe made the controversial decision to allow the sacrifice of 200 elephants for the first time in 1988, amid serious food shortages caused by a historical sequence. The country's Environment Minister told a recent parliamentary debate that Zimbabwe has “more elephants than it needs.” The measure is raised to the head in the middle of…