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Corruption

Li Tie, ex-China national football coach, faces 20 years for bribery charges

Li Tie, quien dirigía anteriormente al equipo nacional masculino de fútbol de China, ha recibido una condena de 20 años de cárcel por su participación en sobornos y corrupción, según informan medios estatales chinos. Este caso de alto perfil se enmarca en la campaña anti-corrupción del Presidente Xi Jinping, que ha abarcado diferentes sectores como los deportes, la banca y las fuerzas armadas. A principios de este año, Li admitió haber recibido y ofrecido sobornos, además de haber estado implicado en arreglos de partidos.Li, quien en su pasado jugó profesionalmente para el Everton en la Premier League inglesa y formó…

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Feb

By Angelica Iriarte

Economy

Inflationary pressures mount, testing Bank of England strategies

Inflación en el Reino Unido ha alcanzado su nivel más alto en 10 meses, generando nuevos desafíos para el Banco de Inglaterra en su intento de equilibrar los objetivos de su política monetaria. El inesperado aumento en la inflación ha complicado el proceso de toma de decisiones del banco central, pues los responsables enfrentan una creciente presión para controlar el alza constante de precios sin poner en riesgo la delicada recuperación económica.Los datos más recientes revelan que la tasa de inflación anual subió a 5.4% en enero, frente al 4.9% de diciembre, impulsada por el incremento en los costos de…

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Feb

By Angelica Iriarte

Economy

Inflation worries complicate rate cut considerations

According to the newly released minutes from the Federal Reserve's recent meeting, concerns about inflation continue to be a major hurdle for possible cuts in interest rates. Officials at the central bank highlighted the importance of not rushing to ease monetary policy, stressing that inflationary pressures must be completely managed before taking any conclusive steps. These talks illustrate the Fed's continuous effort to balance price stability with fostering economic growth, as it maneuvers through a complicated environment following the pandemic.The minutes offering an in-depth summary of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting in January underscore a collective recognition of…

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Feb

By Angelica Iriarte

Economy

UK seeks flexibility on US steel tariffs as industry watches closely

The United Kingdom has signaled its plans to seek an exemption from the 25% tariffs on steel imports that were recently declared by the United States. These tariffs, introduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, are scheduled to be implemented in March, causing unease among UK steel producers regarding the possible economic impact. Although the UK government has shown its determination to argue against the tariffs, the circumstances have led to bigger questions about the future of global trade and its effects on the British steel sector.Jonathan Reynolds, the UK's Business Secretary, has declared that Britain is suitably equipped to…

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Feb

By Angelica Iriarte

Corruption

Menendez quits Senate following criminal conviction

El senador de Nueva Jersey, Bob Menendez, renunció formalmente al Senado de los Estados Unidos tras ser condenado por cargos de soborno a principios de este año. La decisión de dimitir surge tras una creciente presión y atención pública sobre su participación en un esquema de corrupción que, según los fiscales, implicaba aceptar sobornos de alto valor a cambio de influencia política.Menendez, un legislador demócrata con décadas de servicio en el Congreso, fue declarado culpable en julio de 16 cargos vinculados al soborno. Las acusaciones se centraron en la recepción de obsequios, como lingotes de oro y un Mercedes-Benz de…

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Feb

By Angelica Iriarte

Crime

US charges highlight complex ‘Scattered Spider’ hacking operation

In a notable development, authorities in the U.S. have filed charges against five people purportedly linked to the 'Scattered Spider' hacking initiative, an advanced cybercrime operation aimed at prominent companies and government bodies. The suspects are presumed to belong to a well-organized faction accountable for a series of security infiltrations that took advantage of weaknesses in commonly used systems. These charges highlight the escalating danger posed by cybercriminal groups and the rising intricacy of their methods.The organization known as 'Scattered Spider,' recognized for its advanced hacking skills, faces allegations of breaching systems through social engineering and exploiting vulnerabilities in multi-factor…