Edition Business - Daily Newsletter 01/11/2026

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FC Barcelona seeks strategic partner to expand its international store network

The club is studying two paths to leave Spain: a global master franchise or regional alliances. The subsidiary BLM, which generates 208 million euros in revenue, aims for 300 million in 2031-2032 while avoiding the mistakes of other clubs in their physical expansion.

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Basque Government agrees to buy 510 Benta Berri homes to keep them in protected rental housing

The €100 million deal aims to preserve the homes’ public-protection status permanently and provide continuity for their roughly 1,700 residents when the current regime expires in November 2028.

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Circle shareholder sues Trump over crypto deals linked to UAE

J. Benjamin Greenberg accuses Donald Trump, World Liberty Financial, and Steve Witkoff of benefiting from transactions with UAE entities and harming Circle. The White House rejects the lawsuit, and World Liberty maintains it complies with the law.

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Checklist to determine if a small or medium-sized enterprise is ready to grow without compromising service

Before accepting more demand, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) must audit its margins, processes, team capacity, and systems. This six-front diagnosis helps distinguish between sustainable growth and an expansion that compromises quality and cash flow.

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Mahou extends its alliance with Real Madrid until 2033 and opens the door to the Middle East with its non-alcoholic malt

The brewery extends its sponsorship with the white club by eight more years, incorporating the Vamos by Mahou brand to activate the agreement in Middle Eastern and African markets, and strengthens its presence at the Santiago Bernabéu with Plaza Mahou.

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Tax Guide to Operating in Spain: How Corporate Tax, VAT and Associated Costs Affect You

Profitability depends on more than the Corporate Income Tax rate: VAT treatment, withholdings, social security contributions, and regional and local taxes also play a role. What international businesses should consider when planning their operations in Spain.

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EPM suspends new investments in Afinia and calls for a structural solution to the crisis

EPM manager John Maya Salazar says the company will provide no further extraordinary funding to its subsidiary until a long-term solution is found. EPM is asking the government for COP 800 billion to cover cash needs and proposing regulatory changes to improve collections and reduce energy losses.

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Delegate a Project or Keep It Under Direct Control: How to Choose

Risk, the team’s experience, and the possibility of correcting course can help determine how much autonomy to grant. Delegating does not mean disengaging: it means defining responsibilities and setting up proportionate follow-up.

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