Argentina has implemented a new advance income tax rate of 15% for oil and gas companies, effective immediately. This applies to companies with income tax results for the 2022-2023 tax year of at least 600 million Argentine pesos ($1.6 million), before deducting the prior year’s losses.

Argentine authorities charged 50 companies with labor tax evasion, including an online delivery platform, a gym chain, and a low-cost airline, for failing to deposit withholding taxes from salaries or not paying social security contributions.

Madrid's regional government plans to introduce a 20% income tax deduction for foreign investors starting in 2024, aiming to attract more investment with its low-tax policies. This move comes as neighboring Portugal decides to end its 10-year tax break for new residents, which, while popular, has been criticized for inflating property prices.

Mexico's tax revenue has increased by 16% over the last five years under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's administration, without the introduction of new taxes or increased rates, according to the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT). This surge is attributed to a crackdown on compliance.

Spain's new temporary wealth tax, designed to supplement regional wealth taxes, has exceeded revenue expectations despite facing several legal challenges. The tax, which took effect in January for a two-year period, is part of a broader discussion on tax justice within the European Union.

Spain's tax authority, the Agencia Tributaria, collected approximately 17 billion euros from anti-fraud operations in 2022, targeting multinationals and wealthy individuals. The figure is slightly lower than the previous year's 16.895 billion euros. Finance Minister María Jesús Montero has prioritized tackling tax fraud. The reported figures exclude investigations into abuse of installment payments, which significantly contributed to the past years' totals.

Mexico will offer zero-rate corporate income tax and sales tax rates to companies investing in 10 new development zones in the southeast. The Finance Ministry announced a three-year tax exemption for these companies, with a 50% reduction for an additional three years, and further reductions for meeting job creation targets.

The Netflix show 'The Diplomat' implies that the US-UK special relationship requires attention and nurturing to endure the challenges posed by Brexit, the Trump presidency, and conflict in Europe.

Spain's tax authority, Agencia Tributaria, will issue approximately 330,000 reminders to taxpayers to report their digital asset earnings in their 2022 tax declarations. This represents a 40% increase from the previous year, indicating heightened crypto activity and improved information within the sector, according to Soledad Fernández, the head of the agency.

Spain's new windfall profit tax targeting banks and energy companies, which was approved by the parliament in the final days of the last year and took effect on January 1, is facing legal challenges from energy company Repsol and associations representing banks. The outcome of this legal battle could set a precedent for taxing other sectors with booming profits during economic downturns.

The Dutch government is set to contact 103,000 businesses with outstanding pandemic tax debts, urging them to settle their bills. Over 73,000 of these businesses have not made any payments since October 1, 2022. The Tax and Customs Administration will offer repayment plans, acknowledging that some entrepreneurs face serious payment problems or lack information about the repayment schedule after a deferral plan during the pandemic.

The article tells the story of César Aréchiga, an artist who moved into Puente Grande, a maximum-security prison in Mexico, to teach art to some of the country's most dangerous inmates as a form of therapy. Warden Ángeles Zavala, initially skeptical, allowed him to conduct a six-week art workshop. César, along with his crew including actor Patricia Ortiz and cinematographer Claudia Becerril, faced challenges such as convincing inmates to participate, dealing with the prison's power dynamics, and the emotional toll of working with convicted criminals. Despite initial doubts, the project had a profound impact on the inmates, allowing them to express themselves and reflect on their lives. However, the return to criminal life for some after release highlighted the complexity of rehabilitation. The experience was documented in a film called '45 Days in Harvar', which premiered at the Guadalajara film festival. The article reflects on the transformative power of art and the deep-seated issues within the criminal justice system.

The article discusses the political landscape in Spain following the April elections which saw no clear majority. The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) is seeking to form a minority government with the support of the far-left Unidas Podemos. The entry of the far-right nationalist party Vox into parliament and the victory of PSOE are highlighted as significant outcomes. The article delves into the decline of the center-right People’s Party (PP), which suffered a severe loss, attributed to the rise of new political parties, a secessionist crisis in Catalonia, and a major corruption scandal known as el caso Gürtel. The PP's inability to manage these issues led to its downfall and the rise of Vox, which capitalized on ultraconservative sentiments. The article suggests that Spain's political dynamics are unique and do not neatly fit into the broader narrative of right-wing populism in Europe.