Venezuelan magnates sought Zapatero's influence in Chavismo

Venezuelan magnates sought Zapatero’s influence in Chavismo

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was a political asset and a business asset. He was, at least, until this Tuesday when his indictment in the National Court for leading an influence network broke out. The former president was a draw because of his relations with Pedro Sánchez’s government, but not only for that. The case includes a list of businessmen, lawyers, and politicians who had connections with him, and in some cases those ties were linked to commercial and economic relations.

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Netanyahu rejects Trump's plan for Gaza accepted by Hamas

Netanyahu rejects Trump’s plan for Gaza accepted by Hamas

The Government of Israel has rejected the fifteen-point plan established by Donald Trump for Gaza that Hamas had accepted and which involved the disarmament of this group that has governed the Strip since 2006. Benjamin Netanyahu had expressed in recent days his disagreement with the plan. He has now formalized it and postponed its implementation, and the partial withdrawal of the Israeli army from part of the strip, until the complete disarmament of Hamas. In reality, Netanyahu will not make a move until the elections in Israel have been held, in October.

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Football polyamory

Football polyamory

Desire is an animal impossible to defeat with the weapons of logic. Chance, mocking and deceitful, it is skillful at baiting traps. One of its favorite games is the paradox of loyalties. Wanting one thing and the opposite. These cases have poor resolution. Winning is losing and losing…

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Raphinha dresses as Spider-Captain and leads Barça's thrashing of Elche

Raphinha dresses as Spider-Captain and leads Barça’s thrashing of Elche

He made the Spiderman gesture at 0-1 from the penalty. Not to claim the arrival of ‘The Spider0, Julián Álvarez. Raphinha, that Brazilian who feels Barça and who has an undeniable influence over his teammates, recognized by Flick, also thought of his son, a fan of the mentioned superhero, on his first great night as captain. His goal was the start of a true feast that ended with a spectacular 0-5 against Elche.

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Mourinho explains why Rodri did not sign for Madrid: “He had doubts and he made me have them too”

Mourinho explains why Rodri did not sign for Madrid: “He had doubts and he made me have them too”

The day Real Madrid held the official presentation of Jose Mourinho without press or fans and two months after his arrival, the Portuguese coach, who until then had only commented on his time at the white club on his social networks and the club’s television, gave an interview to the Energy program ‘El Chiringuito’, presented by Josep Pedrerol. Florentino Pérez had already been on their set in May, after the absurd press conference to announce that he was calling elections and for which he was heavily criticized.

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Reading or going to the museum, as healthy as the gym?

Reading or going to the museum, as healthy as the gym?

Encarnació Bosch is 91 years old and lucky to have kept the same friends since she was 12. Of this group of six women, she claims to be the most mentally agile and, aside from genetic factors, she is convinced it is because she is a very active woman. “I sign up for anything,” she tells La Vanguardia by phone, as she cannot meet in person because “soon I see a friend, and tomorrow we are also going out.” Neither her age nor having a disability prevents her from getting up at 7 to go to tai chi classes or carry out a whole series of activities, including going to a museum from time to time. The Picasso is one of her favorites, especially after having discovered it in depth thanks to ArtGran, a social program promoted by the Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona whose goal is to reduce unwanted loneliness and improve the well-being of older people through art and culture.

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