In a joint operation by German and Swiss authorities, Europol, and Eurojust, a cryptocurrency platform was dismantled for allegedly operating with money derived from drug trafficking, money laundering, digital fraud, and drug or arms trafficking.
According to information released Monday by Eurojust…
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Hewlett-Packard announces thousands of layoffs due to AI implementation
The technology giant Hewlett-Packard announced on Tuesday, November 25, that it anticipates a reduction of between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs by the end of 2028 as a consequence of the adoption of artificial intelligence in production…
Colombia could increase the minimum wage by 11 % in 2026
In 2026, workers in Colombia could receive an 11 % wage increase, according to current discussions being held by the Ministry of Labor with other relevant authorities.
It is estimated that next year, the current Legal Monthly Minimum Wage…
Florida bans social media for children under 14
An appeals court gave the state of Florida the green light to implement a law prohibiting children under 14 from having social media accounts.
According to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the temporary injunction against HB3,…
Venezuela reinstates VAT exemption for book imports
The president of the Venezuelan Book Chamber (Cavelibros), Adriana Olivares, announced last week the reinstatement of the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption for book imports.
The tax incentive, which had been suspended in June, will allow…
Italy passed a law establishing life imprisonment for femicide
Italy passed a law that criminalizes femicide and established a life sentence for perpetrators.
The Parliament's decision, announced last Tuesday, "responds to a wave of homicides and crimes of violence directed against women in the…
Four Spanish banks offer cryptocurrency custody and trading
Spain is advancing its integration into the crypto ecosystem. Currently, four banks in the European country hold the MiCA license, granted by the CNMV (Spanish National Securities Market Commission), to offer cryptocurrency custody and…
France to impose fines for disruptive behavior on air travels
The French Civil Aviation Authority has been authorized by decree to impose fines of €10,000 on travelers who engage in disruptive behavior or refuse to comply with crew orders.
Repeat offenses will be penalized with a €20,000 fine, and in…
Lula da Silva anticipates signing of Mercosur-EU free trade agreement in December
The free trade agreement between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union will be signed on December 20, according to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who made the announcement after participating in the…
Trump removes 40 % tariff on certain Brazilian products
The United States announced the elimination of the 40 % tariff on a list of products from Brazil, following negotiations between Donald Trump and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The products included are beef and other bovine products; spices,…
Meta wins social media monopoly case
The case brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission against Meta, accusing the tech company of being a social media monopoly, was dismissed by Federal Judge James Boasberg, granting the company the victory.
As you may recall, in 2020 the…
Spain approves law to end spam calls
The Spanish Congress of Deputies has given initial approval to the Customer Service Law (CSL) to end the control and commercialization of telephone databases, which harms consumers.
In their quest to end spam calls, the authorities have…