Privatization
Health ministry probes Torrejón hospital irregularities after CEO audios
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Spain's Health Ministry has launched an investigation into Torrejón de Ardoz Hospital after audios revealed its CEO ordering longer waiting lists to boost profits. Minister Mónica García has urged Madrid's regional government to conduct a thorough review of all privately managed public hospitals. Workers had reported similar pressures months earlier to prioritize more profitable patients.
In a stark reflection of escalating disaster risks, 2025 Academy Award attendees were gifted yearlong subscriptions to Bright Harbor, a premium service aiding wildfire victims in Los Angeles. The service assists with FEMA applications and recovery logistics amid federal funding cuts. Company executives acknowledge its high costs exclude many affected individuals.
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The Cade's General Superintendence approved without restrictions Sabesp's acquisition of Emae control in a R$ 1.13 billion deal. Phoenix fund, owned by Nelson Tanure which held the shares, alleged irregularities, but the request was denied. The deal still requires Aneel approval.
The Argentine national government has oficialized the start of the partial privatization process for Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. (NASA), the state-owned company operating the country's nuclear power plants. It will tender 44% of the share capital, while the State retains 51% and strategic control. A 5% share will go to employees.
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A North American group operating Mexico's largest railway network is considering a $3 billion investment in Argentina's Belgrano and San Martín freight lines. Journalist Eugenia Muzio disclosed the interest in the privatization process, though the fragmented scheme complicates operations. If realized, it would boost logistics for agriculture, energy, and mining.