Earthquake in Venezuela: 5 Spaniards Dead and More
Spain is closely monitoring the humanitarian emergency in Venezuela following the earthquakes that have left nearly a thousand dead, while the Government updates its list of tax havens. Additionally, Morocco is adjusting its winter time, which will affect communications and travel for the Moroccan community on the peninsula.
At least five Spanish citizens have died and 133 remain missing after the two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that shook Venezuela. The total death toll has risen to 920, with more than 3,300 injured and severe damage in areas such as La Guaira, where a hundred buildings have collapsed. At the border, residents of Cúcuta (Colombia) have mobilized to send humanitarian aid and heavy machinery for rescue efforts among the rubble, where emergency teams have managed to rescue a newborn alive.
In the economic sphere, the Ministry of Finance has modified its official list of tax havens, which are territories with low or no taxation used to avoid paying taxes. The Government has included Russia in this list, while Gibraltar is no longer on it. This change implies greater surveillance and reporting obligations for taxpayers who carry out financial operations with the designated countries.
Finally, Morocco has decided to move away from Central European Time starting this autumn. During the winter, the neighboring country will be one hour behind mainland Spain, a change that must be taken into account by those making international calls or frequent trips between both countries.
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