Martin Ravallion: “We have to get rid of the idea that wanting to reduce inequality makes you a communist”
The former World Bank economist talks to EL PAÍS about his mission to fight global poverty, and how to make capitalism fairer for everyone
US and Canada pressure Mexico to increase minimum wage
Proponents of salary hikes for the country’s poorest have found unexpected allies in NAFTA partners
116-year-old Mexican woman deprived of pension for “being too old”
A bank glitch related to María Félix Nava’s advanced age prevented her from getting new account and card
Is Mexico’s avocado boom sustainable?
Country is leading global exporter, but the environmental impact is proving increasingly costly
Growing numbers of Mexicans are rethinking their plans for a US holiday
Widespread resentment toward Donald Trump and falling peso are the two main factors
Beyond Trump: the hidden threat robots pose to the Mexican economy
Automation endangers model based on low-wage jobs and export of goods made in duty-free zones
Mexico welcomes record number of foreign visitors in 2016
But instability, a lack of diversification and economic woes pose a risk to future growth
The gap that NAFTA was unable to close
Despite pledges, there’s been no per capita income convergence between Mexico and its trade partners
“Renegotiating NAFTA might not be a terrible thing”: IDB chief economist
Trade deal could do with revision, says José Juan Ruiz of the Inter-American Development Bank
Spain’s leading companies join call for UK to reject Brexit and remain in EU
Letter signed by CEOs of Inditex, Iberdrola and Telefónica highlight importance of a united Europe
Spain on European Union list of worst offenders for counterfeit toys
Brussels calling for awareness campaign to combat multi-million euro problem
Uber reaches out to Spanish regulators in a major strategy shift
Car-sharing service willing to provide income information on drivers to local tax authorities
IMF warns about the weakness of Spain’s corporate sector
Report recommends more deleveraging and finding alternative sources of funding
Spain moderates its line against Greece after referendum ‘no’ vote
Economy chief Luis de Guindos says he wants country to remain part of the euro
Córdoba Airport is example of Spain’s wasteful spending, says EU
Court of Auditors criticizes use of European funds to help expand eight installations
Brussels turns down Spain’s request to clarify rules for alternatives to taxis
Petition comes day after cab strike brought traffic chaos to Madrid and Barcelona
24-hour strike over online car services leaves Madrid without taxis
Drivers’ associations claim 100 percent support for stoppage, which is also affecting Barcelona
EU court forces Google to uphold “right to be forgotten” online
Legal battle between tech giant and Spanish data protection agency ends in favor of privacy rights Around 200 cases in Spain were awaiting Luxembourg ruling, which applies to all search engines
Independent Catalonia would be left out of the EU, Brussels insists
Reminder comes one day after advisory committee said region would likely be allowed to stay
Rajoy gets illegal immigration at top of EU-Africa summit agenda
Over 80 African and European leaders pledge to work together to fight human trafficking Spanish leader misses dinner where he was due to sit with Equatorial Guinea dictator
Royal palace denies intervening on behalf of Equatorial Guinea dictator
Obiang had thanked King Juan Carlos for helping him arrange conference talk in Brussels
Panama Canal dispute may delay project by five years
Sacyr-led consortium offers to co-finance cost overruns to finish widening the waterway on time