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[00:00:00] bilateral during a high-level meeting held in
[00:00:03] Damascus, the capital of Syria. From Beirut with the
[00:00:07] news.
[00:00:11] Hello colleagues, kind viewers, an expanded
[00:00:14] Lebanese ministerial delegation is in Syria today
[00:00:18] to discuss numerous pending issues with the
[00:00:21] Syrian authorities. The delegation, headed by the
[00:00:25] Vice Prime Minister, includes the ministers of
[00:00:28] labor, real affairs, and education, as well as a
[00:00:32] team from the Ministry of the Interior. The delegation has
[00:00:35] been received by the Syrian
[00:00:39] Dominican market, with the Foreign Minister, and after an expanded meeting, the Lebanese ministers
[00:00:42] met, held bilateral meetings with
[00:00:45] their Syrian counterparts, to discuss the pending
[00:00:49] issues, led by the issue of the return of
[00:00:52] displaced Syrians to Syria. It should be known that
[00:00:56] previously there were 1,700,000 Syrians
[00:00:59] in the territory of... in the form of displaced persons. Currently there are one million
[00:01:03] displaced Syrians. The work and coordination continue between
[00:01:08] I tell you now that seven OPEC both parties for the safe and dignified return of displaced Syrians to Syrian territory.
[00:01:12] It should be known that currently there are 114,000 Syrians
[00:01:15] who have expressed their desire to return to Syrian territories.
[00:01:19] Another important issue is also the issue of Syrian
[00:01:23] detainees in Lebanese prisons, where there are
[00:01:26] around 2,500 detainees.
[00:01:30] There is coordination between both parties to
[00:01:34] return these detainees and hand them over to the Syrian
[00:01:38] authorities to be imprisoned in Syrian prisons.
[00:01:41] Meanwhile, it should be known that at the end of last October, 57
[00:01:45] detainees were handed over to the
[00:01:48] Syrian authorities. Another important issue is the demarcation of the
[00:01:52] borders between both countries.
[00:01:55] It should be known that there are some parts of the border that extend up to
[00:01:59] 300. 75 km that have not
[00:02:03] been demarcated so far due to the existence of Israeli
[00:02:06] occupation in these territories, which include the
[00:02:10] Shebaa Farms and also the surrounding areas of these
[00:02:14] Shebaa Farms. It should also be noted that these
[00:02:16] conversations between both parties
[00:02:19] continue or manifest or represent the continuation of the
[00:02:23] coordination and also the follow-up
[00:02:26] of the technical teams that have been formed
[00:02:30] recently to follow up on these issues.
[00:02:34] This also happens at a time when Israel continues its
[00:02:37] bombing against southern Lebanon. It should be known that today it has
[00:02:41] carried out an attack with a bomb in the town of
[00:02:45] Kaparkayan in southern Lebanon and has also
[00:02:49] carried out an air attack against the town of Beitah
[00:02:53] in southern Lebanon, also an artillery attack
[00:02:56] against the town of Barashi. These attacks form
[00:03:00] part of the continuous violation by the Israeli occupation of the ceasefire
[00:03:03] and the framework agreement reached with the Lebanese
[00:03:06] authorities last June. Meanwhile,
[00:03:09] information has also been spread that the Israeli
[00:03:13] authorities have decided to deploy a larger
[00:03:17] part of the reserve forces on
[00:03:19] academically and proven in the northern border of occupied Palestine on the northern
[00:03:23] front with southern
[00:03:25] the Baking Industry Lebanon in preparation for carrying out an aggressive
[00:03:27] and expanded escalation against Lebanon, which includes all
[00:03:31] Lebanese territory including the capital Beirut and the southern
[00:03:34] suburbs of Beirut, in case the Lebanese
[00:03:37] resistance gets involved in a response against
[00:03:40] Israel, if the United States and Israel also decide
[00:03:44] to resume the war against the
[00:03:55] five explosions have been heard on the island of Qeshm,
[00:03:59] this and in Iran, this which we specifically locate on the map in the
[00:04:03] northern part of the Strait of Hormuz. The detonations have
[00:04:07] been registered quickly, successively and due to their
[00:04:10] intensity it seems that the impacts took place within the island.
[00:04:14] Some residents have also reported the presence of two
[00:04:17] responses to non-urgent aircraft in the sky over Qeshm. Local and
[00:04:20] provincial authorities, however, have not yet issued an official statement
[00:04:23] in this regard. This event occurs in a context of maximum
[00:04:27] regional tension after recent attacks by the United States and Israel against
[00:04:31] Iran, Iran's reprisals
[00:04:34] the most outstanding content on against American and Israeli targets within the Persian Gulf.
[00:05:10] expanding trade beyond
[00:05:43] How are you? Welcome, everyone. We are starting another broadcast of Economic Impact. It's a
[00:05:47] pleasure to greet you through this informative channel of Latin America and the Caribbean,
[00:05:51] Telesur. My name is Daniel Rosas and we are going to start with today's
[00:05:55] headlines.
[00:06:00] In Latin America, Venezuela and China promote economic
[00:06:04] relations.
[00:06:11] In context we will see how the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico has influenced the
[00:06:15] national
[00:06:15] economy.
[00:06:23] And in 360, an increase in prices is expected in more than
[00:06:26] 1,400 food items in Japan. Let's begin.
[00:07:09] As I mentioned in the summary, Venezuela and China seek to expand their economic
[00:07:13] relations through new investment, trade and
[00:07:16] productive cooperation opportunities. Let's see more details in the following
[00:07:19] material. During the business meeting named
[00:07:23] Business Among Friends, representatives from both countries
[00:07:26] highlighted the growth of bilateral exchange and the possibility of
[00:07:30] diversifying cooperation sectors. Between January and
[00:07:33] September 2026, trade between both
[00:07:36] nations reached $6, an
[00:07:40] increase of 24% compared to
[00:07:42] the same period in 2025. The figure reflects a commercial
[00:07:46] relationship that seeks to transcend energy exchange and
[00:07:49] incorporate new areas of production and services.
[00:07:53] Venezuelan business representatives pointed out opportunities in food
[00:07:56] security, industrialization, digital
[00:07:59] economy, green development and poverty
[00:08:02] reduction. They also highlighted the importance of strengthening
[00:08:06] logistical capabilities and expanding the participation of
[00:08:09] national companies in international markets. The
[00:08:12] protagonist is not oil, it is not its
[00:08:15] derivatives, it is diversification,
[00:08:18] of that we rejoice today in this meeting between
[00:08:22] friends, because it is an achievement,
[00:08:26] it has been studied
[00:08:31] international experience that the country that
[00:08:34] diversifies grows and relationships that diversify
[00:08:38] strengthen. This
[00:08:41] relationship translates
[00:08:44] into foreign currency and progress for the country,
[00:08:47] we will also continue importing products from
[00:08:50] China, but we have all the capabilities for that
[00:08:54] import to also
[00:08:57] translate
[00:09:00] into raw material transformation. The meeting takes place in the context
[00:09:04] of 52 years of diplomatic relations between Caracas and
[00:09:07] Beijing. For both countries, economic cooperation represents a
[00:09:11] way to promote new businesses, diversify their
[00:09:14] commercial ties and consolidate development projects
[00:09:18] with business participation.
[00:09:21] I just told you that around 70 Chinese companies are participating in the
[00:09:24] Expo China Smart Alife 2026 held between October
[00:09:28] 29 and 31 in Santo Domingo. The exhibition presented
[00:09:32] advances in artificial intelligence, robotics,
[00:09:35] renewable energies and smart devices with the aim of expanding
[00:09:39] commercial opportunities between China and the Dominican Republic.
[00:09:43] The meeting brought together business representatives and Dominican
[00:09:46] institutions interested in attracting investments and facilitating the
[00:09:49] entry of new products and technologies into the local
[00:09:52] market. Among the proposals, prefabricated housing
[00:09:55] projects and the possibility of manufacturing
[00:09:59] household appliances in Dominican territory stood out. Commercial
[00:10:02] promotion authorities indicated that this type of initiative allows connecting
[00:10:06] companies, identifying investment opportunities and strengthening bilateral
[00:10:10] economic ties. Participants also highlighted the
[00:10:14] competitiveness of prices and the potential for industrial
[00:10:17] cooperation. The exhibition reflects the interest of both countries in
[00:10:22] the commercialization of products, also incorporating
[00:10:25] technology, manufacturing and transfer of
[00:10:28] capabilities.
[00:10:33] These houses come prefabricated in large containers,
[00:10:36] so when they arrive they just have to assemble them and they are ready.
[00:10:40] Many natural disasters are happening here, many earthquakes
[00:10:44] in several countries, so several people are left homeless.
[00:10:48] So if the government can support
[00:10:51] that, then it is the fastest way to have a...
[00:10:57] Our main advantage is the price. We have established very competitive prices for the
[00:11:00] mercado
[00:11:04] purpose of facilitating the entry of our products,
[00:11:07] expanding our commercial presence and ensuring that
[00:11:10] they continue to arrive constantly in the Dominican
[00:11:13] Republic.
[00:11:15] I tell you now that the Gas Infrastructure Europe,
[00:11:19] based on its most recent data, stated that European
[00:11:22] countries failed to fill their underground gas storages to
[00:11:26] the minimum 80% required by the European Commission and remained
[00:11:29] at 75%. The association
[00:11:32] claimed that the European Union failed in its preparations
[00:11:35] for winter and indicated that, forgive me, it started the
[00:11:39] heating season with gas reserves at their lowest
[00:11:42] level since 2011, indicating that at the end of
[00:11:45] October 2026, European gas storages were filled to
[00:11:49] 74.62% compared to 82.8%
[00:11:52] registered in the same period but in 2025, and assured that the
[00:11:55] conflict in Western Asia has increased the costs of gas
[00:11:59] imports to Europe by between 18 million and
[00:12:02] 33 million network of gas transmission
[00:12:05] system operators warned that if the availability of liquefied
[00:12:09] natural gas remains limited, gas reserves in
[00:12:12] European storages could fall well below the critical
[00:12:16] level of 30% by the end of winter.
[00:12:20] The discussion once again places public spending and budgetary transfers at the center of the debate.
[00:12:23] debate.
[00:12:32] The growth prospects of the Argentine economy for 2026 are deteriorating
[00:12:35] after the activity results registered during the third
[00:12:39] quarter. Different consulting firms and financial
[00:12:42] entities reduced their estimates, some below
[00:12:46] 1%, while others warn about a
[00:12:49] possible annual contraction. The consulting firm
[00:12:52] EU projects a growth of just
[00:12:56] 0.5%, while BTG Pactual also anticipates
[00:12:59] an expansion of less than 1%. The economic
[00:13:02] activity indicator registered a monthly advance of 0.1% in
[00:13:05] August, after falling 2.8% in July.
[00:13:09] Analytica estimates that growth could be below 1%. In the first
[00:13:12] 8 months of the year, activity accumulated a year-on-year advance of
[00:13:16] 1.2%, lower than that registered during
[00:13:19] the first quarter, the first semester. Although some
[00:13:22] sectors show signs of recovery, the prospects for the
[00:13:26] end of the year remain conditioned by consumption, real wages and the
[00:13:29] demand for
[00:13:30] pesos.
[00:13:37] Brazil has implemented new provisions to regulate customer service in sectors
[00:13:41] subject to federal supervision. Decree
[00:13:44] 13,135, published on October 13,
[00:13:48] establishes obligations for telecommunications companies,
[00:13:51] airlines, electric services, health plans
[00:13:54] in financial entities and digital financial services platforms.
[00:13:58] The regulation requires companies to maintain telephone
[00:14:01] and electronic service with human operators between
[00:14:05] 8 in the morning and 8 at night, every day,
[00:14:08] including weekends and holidays. In addition, they must
[00:14:12] guarantee at least one digital channel available 24
[00:14:15] hours a day, although companies will be able to use artificial intelligence and
[00:14:19] automated systems, they must facilitate access to a human
[00:14:23] agent when the consumer requests it. The regulation also sets
[00:14:27] maximum waiting times. 80% of calls must be answered
[00:14:30] by a person within 20 seconds, while
[00:14:33] the rest cannot exceed 5
[00:14:37] minutes. The provisions contemplate the return of interrupted calls,
[00:14:42] complaints within a maximum of 7 calendar
[00:14:45] days, immediate attention for risk situations, they also
[00:14:49] prohibit charges for the service, limit service levels
[00:14:53] five to five and guarantee that
[00:14:55] cancellations can be requested through the different available channels. The
[00:14:59] National Consumer Secretariat and the regulatory bodies will
[00:15:02] be responsible for supervising the growth
[00:15:05] of these directives.
[00:15:08] directrices.
[00:15:15] It's time to take a first break and when we return in context we will see how the Day of the Dead
[00:15:19] celebration in Mexico has influenced the national economy,
[00:15:22] we come with all the analysis.
[00:17:02] What images from Mexico! The Day of the Dead mobilizes 53 million pesos
[00:17:06] in Mexico. The economy behind a
[00:17:09] tradition. The Day of the Dead transcends altars and
[00:17:12] offerings to become one of the commercial engines of the
[00:17:16] autumn season in Mexico. For 2026, the Confederation of National
[00:17:19] Chambers of Commerce and Services and Tourism estimates an economic
[00:17:22] spill of 53 billion pesos between October 25
[00:17:26] and November 2, which represents a growth of 7%
[00:17:30] compared to the previous year. The activity involves markets,
[00:17:33] bakeries, florists, restaurants, hotels and
[00:17:37] transport companies, as well as thousands of small family businesses. The
[00:17:41] commercialization of Cempasúchil, bread of the dead, candles,
[00:17:44] sweets and products for offerings concentrates a good part of the
[00:17:47] consumption. Thus, a celebration deeply rooted in Mexican identity
[00:17:51] also boosts the domestic market and generates income
[00:17:54] opportunities for different productive
[00:17:56] sectors.
[00:18:04] Behind every Day of the Dead altar there is an extensive
[00:18:07] production chain that begins in the agricultural fields and ends in the
[00:18:11] markets, bakeries and Mexican homes. Let's delve deeper into this
[00:18:15] day with the following material.
[00:18:18] The Cempasúchil flower represents one of its main
[00:18:21] engines for this 2026 season. Sector estimates
[00:18:25] point to a commercial production of around 20 million
[00:18:29] plants and 2 million bunches with revenues
[00:18:32] close to 400 million pesos. Puebla
[00:18:36] stands out in this activity, concentrating
[00:18:39] more than 1 hectare planted and a harvest
[00:18:43] exceeding 9600 tons,
[00:18:46] equivalent to about two
[00:18:49] thirds of national production, according to state
[00:18:52] authorities. The baking industry also finds in
[00:18:56] this festivity one of its most important commercial
[00:19:00] seasons. The National Chamber of estimates
[00:19:03] sales of pan de muerto for 1034 million
[00:19:07] pesos with an approximate production of 4,545
[00:19:10] tons during 2026. The average
[00:19:13] price calculated per kilogram reaches 227.50
[00:19:17] pesos, about 2% more than
[00:19:20] the previous year. This activity does not
[00:19:23] only benefit florists and bakers,
[00:19:26] it also involves suppliers of seeds,
[00:19:30] fertilizers, wheat, flour, sugar,
[00:19:33] eggs, milk, butter, packaging and
[00:19:36] transport services. The season shows how a cultural
[00:19:40] tradition can activate different links in the national
[00:19:43] economy, from primary production to retail
[00:19:46] commercialization. However, the challenge consists of ensuring that
[00:19:50] increased demand translates into better income for
[00:19:53] producing families and not only into higher
[00:19:56] margins for intermediaries.
[00:19:58] The Day of the Dead also strengthens
[00:20:03] cultural tourism and economic activity in different Mexican
[00:20:07] regions. For this season, the Ministry of Tourism projected
[00:20:11] the arrival of 1.69 million visitors to
[00:20:14] hotel establishments, a growth of 1.2%
[00:20:18] compared to 2025, as well as an average occupancy of 58.9%.
[00:20:22] Michoacán with the Night of Souls, Campeche with the
[00:20:25] Hanal Pixán festival, the Huasteca Potosina
[00:20:28] with the Xantolo and Mexico City with its parades and
[00:20:32] cultural activities are
[00:20:36] movement of visitors benefits hotels, restaurants,
[00:20:39] transportation, handicrafts and local businesses. The celebration
[00:20:43] shows that cultural heritage can also become a
[00:20:46] resource for regional development, as long as
[00:20:49] tourism incorporates the communities that preserve
[00:20:52] these expressions.
[00:20:59] The economic spill of this celebration also presents or represents an
[00:21:03] opportunity for thousands of small establishments that depend on the
[00:21:06] consumption of this season. In Mexico City, the Employers' Confederation of the
[00:21:10] Mexican Republic estimated revenues of
[00:21:12] 12,396 million pesos and benefits for
[00:21:16] approximately 68,100 commercial establishments.
[00:21:20] Of these businesses linked to the festivity, 93.3%
[00:21:22] are micro-businesses, public markets, flower stalls,
[00:21:26] bakeries, restaurants and family businesses that concentrate
[00:21:29] a large part of this activity. However, the growth of sales does
[00:21:33] not guarantee an equitable distribution of income. The economic
[00:21:36] challenge is to strengthen local commercial
[00:21:39] circuits, reduce intermediation and
[00:21:43] ensure that the spending of visitors and consumers also reaches those
[00:21:46] who produce and keep the tradition alive.
[00:21:50] The international projection of the Day of the Dead
[00:21:59] has expanded its economic dimension beyond Mexican borders. Its
[00:22:03] presence in cinematographic productions, shows,
[00:22:06] exhibitions and tourist circuits has contributed
[00:22:09] to positioning this celebration as a cultural attraction for
[00:22:12] foreign visitors. However, transforming this
[00:22:16] recognition into economic development poses new
[00:22:20] challenges. Specialists from the Ibero-American University
[00:22:23] warn that tourism growth does not in itself guarantee that
[00:22:27] benefits reach artisans, producers and traditional
[00:22:30] communities. Therefore, they propose strengthening national
[00:22:33] supply, fair trade and the participation of
[00:22:36] local businesses in value chains. The internationalization
[00:22:40] of this tradition opens up commercial opportunities, but also raises
[00:22:44] the need to protect its cultural significance and
[00:22:47] prevent profitability from displacing those who have historically
[00:22:51] preserved its expressions.
[00:23:17] 1,477 food products and beverages from
[00:23:21] 195 major manufacturers will increase in
[00:23:24] November. The recent survey by the Japanese research
[00:23:27] company Teikoku Data Bank, indicated that the
[00:23:30] number of products is almost 10 times more than the
[00:23:34] 150 items registered in the same month last year. It highlighted that
[00:23:38] condiments, including sauces and mayonnaise, accounted for the largest
[00:23:42] part with 644 items, followed by alcoholic
[00:23:45] and non-alcoholic beverages with 417
[00:23:48] items, while the number of food and beverage
[00:23:51] products subject to price increases this year has
[00:23:55] reached 20,327,
[00:23:58] exceeding 20,000 for the second consecutive year. Given
[00:24:02] this, the surveyed companies attributed the latest round of price increases
[00:24:05] mainly to the increase in raw material, energy and labor
[00:24:09] costs. And for the future, the research company expects that the
[00:24:13] pace of price increases could slow down as
[00:24:16] companies pass on higher costs while carefully
[00:24:20] evaluating consumer responses.
[00:24:23] I tell you now that Gas
[00:24:32] Infrastructure Europe, based on its most recent
[00:24:34] data, stated that European countries failed to fill their
[00:24:38] underground gas storage facilities to the minimum 80% required by the
[00:24:42] European Commission and remained at 75%.
[00:24:45] The association assured that the European Union failed
[00:24:49] in its preparations for winter and indicated,
[00:24:52] forgive me, that the heating season started with gas
[00:24:56] reserves at their lowest level since 2011, indicating
[00:24:59] that at the end of October 2026, European gas
[00:25:02] storage facilities were 74.62% full, compared
[00:25:06] to 82.8% recorded in the same period but in
[00:25:09] 2025, and assured that the conflict in Western Asia has
[00:25:13] raised the costs of gas imports to Europe by between
[00:25:16] 18 million and 33 million euros.
[00:25:19] For its part, the European Network of Transmission System
[00:25:22] Operators for Gas warned that if the availability of liquefied
[00:25:26] natural gas remains limited, gas reserves
[00:25:29] in European storage facilities could fall very below the critical
[00:25:32] level of 30% by the end of winter.
[00:25:45] In Sudan, the population is struggling to cope with the rising prices of basic
[00:25:49] necessities amidst conflict and global
[00:25:53] instability. Currently, Sudan is experiencing an imbalance between the supply and demand
[00:25:57] of essential goods and basic necessities, compounded by external
[00:26:01] factors such as tensions in Western Asia and the rising
[00:26:04] international price of energy. In turn, the exchange rate has
[00:26:07] increased considerably since the beginning of the conflict,
[00:26:11] going from 560 Sudanese pounds per US dollar
[00:26:14] in 2023 to 4,800
[00:26:17] pounds per dollar. And in the parallel market, it is
[00:26:20] estimated to exceed 10,000 Sudanese
[00:26:24] pounds per US dollar. Likewise,
[00:26:27] inflation continues to affect the population's budget,
[00:26:30] claiming that today a product can cost
[00:26:33] 100,000 Sudanese pounds and tomorrow it could cost 150,000.
[00:26:37] The situation is not improving for Sudan, given its dependence on imports,
[00:26:41] which have been affected by the instability in Western
[00:26:44] Asia, a complex scenario for a population that, with
[00:26:47] few resources and limited humanitarian aid, tries to cover
[00:26:51] its basic needs such as food and medical
[00:26:55] attention.
[00:27:11] countries will keep their crude oil supply unchanged
[00:27:14] in December. OPEC or OPEC Plus reported through a
[00:27:17] statement that Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait,
[00:27:21] Oman and Russia will maintain the required production levels for
[00:27:25] September in December. In turn, the organization indicated that production
[00:27:28] volumes will remain at 10.478 million
[00:27:32] barrels per day for Saudi Arabia, 9.949 million
[00:27:36] for Russia, 4.431 million barrels per day for Iraq,
[00:27:40] 2.676 million barrels daily for Kuwait,
[00:27:43] 1628 million barrels daily for Kazakhstan,
[00:27:47] 1007 million barrels daily for Algeria and
[00:27:50] 841 barrels daily for Oman, and he assured that the seven
[00:27:53] OPEC Plus countries will continue holding monthly meetings, the
[00:27:57] next one to be held on November
[00:27:59] 29th.
[00:28:10] Now let's review the oil indicators at the close of today's session, we start as
[00:28:14] every day with the Texas intermediate oil barrel, WTI which marked
[00:28:18] a price of $96.26,
[00:28:20] a significant drop of
[00:28:22] $7.86. The Brand barrel, a benchmark in
[00:28:26] Europe, was located at $104.29,
[00:28:29] an increase in this case of 4 cents of a dollar. And finally, we
[00:28:33] report that the crude averaged by OPEC marked a price of
[00:28:36] $115.86, an increase of
[00:28:39] $3,