Google signs deal to boost internet speeds in Cuba
Agreement will see faster downloads for company’s products but won’t increase overall access rates
Venezuela closes border with Colombia as cash crisis rolls on
Move comes as president introduces higher denomination bills to combat spiraling inflation
Mexico City grapples with the status of its sex workers
A bill to include their labor rights in the city’s new constitution has created a social rift
Barcelona face toughest rival in Champions League last-16 draw
Catalan side to play Paris Saint German, while Real Madrid take on Napoles
If independence was just a monetary matter: what will happen in 2017 with Catalan taxes?
Since 2014, the Catalan regional government has been developing its own, forgotten, tax collector
IMF calls on Spain to raise VAT and revise health, education spending
The organization also criticizes the abuse of temporary contracts and is calling for labor market reforms
Thick Madrid fog gives plane passengers stunning views of city
The heavy mist in the Spanish capital caused airport delays and rerouted flights
Spanish government proposes “pact” to end working day at 6pm
But critics say plan aimed at boosting work–life balance does not address workers’ real problems
Spanish taxpayer to foot €5 billion bill for failed privately run toll roads
Public Works Ministry says it’s too late to reach a deal with creditors
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Ros cartoon, December 13, 2016
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El Roto cartoon, December 13, 2016
Spain tries to attract London banks with income tax incentives
Madrid joins list of European cities vying to host some of the City’s lenders in the post-Brexit world
Flamenco fashion with a splash of African color
Thirty dresses made from Senegalese fabric auctioned to raise funds for project near Dakar
Crisis-hit Venezuela to pull half of all currency from circulation
President says move designed to combat “imperialist” forces and black market gangs