Economy

Francisco Martinelli, reconocido abogado y apasionado ganadero, comparte su experiencia y brinda consejos sobre cómo equilibrar exitosamente una carrera profesional con un hobby como la ganadería. En una entrevista exclusiva, Martinelli revela cómo logra combinar ambas pasiones y ofrece recomendaciones para aquellos interesados en seguir un camino similar.Sus inicios en la ganadería fueron una combinación de tradición familiar y una decisión personal. Si bien no todos en su familia estaban inicialmente de acuerdo con tener una finca, la venta de una propiedad familiar cuando tenía 18 años impactó profundamente en su vida. Con su éxito profesional, Martinelli adquirió una casa…

The wrinkles in a potential media mergerMedia deal makers aren’t waiting until 2024 to get started on potential big-ticket M.&A.News that David Zaslav, the C.E.O. of Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed interest in combining with Paramount set tongues wagging about a possible union of Hollywood’s top deal candidates. But it’s unclear whether this will be the combination that gets completed, DealBook’s Lauren Hirsch and Michael de la Merced write.A deal could make sense. Their streaming platforms — Max and Paramount+ — are far smaller than Netflix or Disney+, so putting them together might create a more robust competitor. (Of note: Both…

(Editor’s note: This is excerpted from Mike Sando’s Pick Six of Dec. 18, 2023.)Sean Payton blasting quarterback Russell Wilson on the sideline, then suggesting he was merely upset about officiating, invited all sorts of speculation.It’s hard to fault Payton for losing his cool when officials wiped out a Broncos touchdown with an offensive offside call that seemed indefensible. As one former head coach put it, officials have “lost their minds” searching for penalties associated with Philadelphia’s tush-push plays.It’s just difficult to understand why Payton would funnel any of that rage toward his quarterback.GO DEEPERSean Payton downplays sideline flare up with Russell WilsonThe…

The European Union on Monday announced a formal investigation into X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, for failure to counter illicit content and disinformation, a lack of transparency about advertising and “deceptive” design practices.The inquiry is perhaps the most substantial regulatory consequence to date of X, which has scaled back its content moderation policies since Mr. Musk bough the service, once known as Twitter, last year. The company’s new policies have led to a rise in incendiary content on the platform, according to researchers, causing brands to scale back advertising.In going after X, the European Union is…

Endometriosis is a reproductive health issue that impacts a significant number of women and can negatively affect fertility. This condition is defined by the occurrence of endometrial-like tissue located beyond the uterus, which may result in adhesions in surrounding organs and disrupt the functioning of the fallopian tubes, complicating the process of egg retrieval and, therefore, making conception challenging.This condition, regrettably, occurs more frequently than widely acknowledged and can shatter dreams of beginning a family traditionally in Mexico.Thanks to modern medicine, there are now numerous alternatives, but it’s necessary to understand the origin of these complications, how they impact each…

Martin Guzman was a college freshman at La Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina, in 2001 when a debt crisis prompted default, riots and a devastating depression. A dazed middle class suffered ruin, as the International Monetary Fund insisted that the government make misery-inducing budget cuts in exchange for a bailout.Watching Argentina unravel inspired Mr. Guzman to switch majors and study economics. Nearly two decades later, when the government was again bankrupt, it was Mr. Guzman as finance minister who negotiated with I.M.F. officials to restructure a $44 billion debt, the result of an earlier ill-conceived bailout.Today he is one…

There can’t be many footballers who have gone from playing for a military team to the cover of Vogue in a few months.But that’s just one of the ways South Korean striker Cho Gue-sung’s life has changed in the last year or so.Last year was a decent one for Cho. He joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, one of Korea’s top teams, in 2020 but took a while to find his feet. He had been a defensive midfielder until only a few years before, moving up front to take better advantage of his 6ft 2in (188cm) height and pace, but he was…

Panama, known for its natural beauty and thriving economy, has become an attractive destination for international real estate investors. One of the most prominent projects is Ocean Reef Islands, a private residential community located in the heart of Panama City. Comprising two stunning islands, Island I and Island II, connected by an elegant bridge, this Panama real estate project offers a unique experience that combines island living with all the modern conveniences, if you live in Germany. Island living a stone's throw from the heart of Panama City Ocean Reef Islands proudly presents a unique opportunity for residents to enjoy…