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Democrats have scored a sweeping victory in the US midterm elections. The Democrats have secured control of the House of Representatives and the Senate with decisive wins in traditionally Republican strongholds such as Texas.

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The First of Expansion on the US, Oscar Puente, trains, Binance, Oracle and Google

The Democratic Party achieved a significant victory in the midterm elections held in the United States, securing control over both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This triumph was particularly notable in traditionally Republican strongholds such as Texas. Additionally, the resignation of Minister Óscar Puente has been discussed, alongside the financial challenges faced by ACS, Ferrovial, and Indra due to a railway accident in Urda.

On the agenda for today, the 30th Iberoamerican Summit opened in Madrid, attended by ten out of the 22 leaders from the region. The summit aims to revive the influence of Latin America on the global stage. In Lima, the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world for 2026 was unveiled at a gala event marking the first time such awards are being held in South America.

The Financial Times' latest edition highlighted the investors' keen interest in the election results, given that a Democratic victory could pose a new challenge to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. You can also tune in to our podcast on Spotify, iVoox, and Apple Podcast.

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