World briefing · 11 November 2026
Colombia's Economic Emergency, Spain's General Strike, Italy's Bomb
Colombia declares economic emergency post-earthquake, Spain faces service disruptions from a general strike, and Italy evacuates schools due to bomb threats.
The picture
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Colombia's Constitutional Court has approved an economic emergency to allocate resources for earthquake recovery, excluding fiscal deficit coverage. In Spain, a general strike has caused significant disruptions in transport and public services, affecting logistics and daily operations. Italy is dealing with widespread evacuations of schools due to bomb threats, severely impacting public-sector operations and daily activities.
Regulatory risk
Court Approves Economic Emergency After Earthquake
Impact Public-sector agencies and financial planners must allocate resources for earthquake recovery, excluding fiscal deficit coverage.
Sources: La República ↗, Valora Analitik ↗
Enedis Announces Electricity Reform for 9.3 Million Homes
Impact Energy providers and consumers will adjust to new electricity pricing, affecting consumption patterns.
Sources: Le Progrès Économie ↗, DNA Économie ↗, L'Est Républicain Économie ↗, Le Dauphiné Économie ↗
Argentina doubles passport and DNI fees
Impact Individuals and businesses requiring passports or DNIs will face higher costs from November 21.
Sources: El dia ↗, El Economista ↗
Meloni announces €2.3 billion car tax cut
Impact Automotive sector and consumers benefit from the €2.3 billion car tax cut, boosting spending power.
Sources: La Stampa ↗, Rai News ↗
Operational risk
General Strike Disrupts Services Across Spain
Impact Transport operators and public service providers face significant disruptions, affecting logistics and daily operations.
Sources: La Razon ↗, Libertad Digital ↗, Invertia.com ↗, LaVanguardia.com ↗
Bomb threats force evacuation of 6,000 schools
Impact Schools and public-sector operations face significant disruption from the bomb threats, impacting daily activities and security measures.
Sources: La Repubblica ↗, Fonte Ufficiale ↗
Storm Charles Triggers National Alert in Portugal
Impact Logistics and retail operations face disruptions as transport and supply chains are affected by the storm.
Sources: Jornal Económico ↗, Notícias ao Minuto ↗
Russian Drone Strikes Cut Power in Kryvyi Rih
Impact Energy and logistics operators face operational challenges as power and heating services are disrupted in Kryvyi Rih.
Sources: Newvoice ↗, KyivPost ↗
Oil tanker catches fire in Hormuz after mine collision
Impact Shipping companies face increased risks in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting oil transit and logistics.
Sources: IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency ↗, Mehr News Economy ↗
Political risk
Dutch Cabinet Faces Crisis Over Tax Deal
Impact Public-sector operations could be affected by potential political instability if the cabinet collapses.
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Countries published today
- Argentina: Passport Fees Double; Oil Prices Rise
- Brazil: Petrobras Profit Surges, Santos Port Cyberattack Mixed
- Canada: Carney's Trade Mission, CentrePort Expansion Improving
- China: Huawei's Maserati Deal, BRI Expansion, Mineral Price Impact Mixed
- Colombia: Economic Emergency Approved, Celsia Profits Fall Stable
- Egypt: Egypt Court Lists Terrorists, FRA Preps Short Selling Mixed
- France: Electricity Reform and Lidl Product Recall Mixed
- Germany: IG Metall Strikes, Gas Reserve Costs, Siemens Energy Gains Mixed
- India: Sensex Soars, India Bans Black Mass Exports Mixed
- Indonesia: OJK Sets New Rules, Rupiah Weakens
- Iran: Hormuz Tanker Fire, Iran-Argentina Tensions, Rail MOUs
- Israel: Eilat Earthquake Disrupts, Knesset Power Shift Mixed
- Italy: Bomb Threats Disrupt Schools, Meloni's Tax Cut
- Jordan: Jordan Boosts Energy Projects, White Friday Crackdown Mixed
- Kenya: KEBS Tightens Rules, Co-op Bank Profits Rise Stable
- Lebanon: Lebanon Cabinet to Address Electricity, Security Concerns
- Malaysia: Mitsui's RM4.87B Investment; Hulu Selangor Safety Alert Stable
- Mexico: Extortion Hits Businesses, School Year Shortened
- Morocco: Casablanca Blackout, School Closures, Hydrogen Project Mixed
- Netherlands: Dutch Cabinet Crisis, RIVM Lab Closure Risk
- Nigeria: Tinubu's Loan Request, Senate Eyes Telecoms, EU-Nigeria Deal Mixed
- Poland: Independence Day Closures, Car Prices Drop Stable
- Portugal: Storm Charles Hits Portugal, Emergency Plans Activated
- Russia: DNR Power Outages, Ruble Exchange Rate Adjusted
- Senegal: Senegal Budget Rejection, Water Fund Launched
- South Africa: China Cuts Tariffs, Durban Port Delays Persist Mixed
- Spain: General Strike Disrupts Spain, Storm Charles Hits
- Syria: Dollar Steadies, Gold Prices Rise, Green Economy Focus Stable
- Turkey: Central Bank Eases Credit Limits, Turkey-EU Digital Pact Improving
- Ukraine: Kryvyi Rih Hit by Drone Strikes, Kyiv Power Cuts
- United Kingdom: Paddington Rail Disruption, SNP Warns of Power Cuts
- United States: Nvidia CEO Under Pressure, OpenAI Revenue Soars Mixed
- Vietnam: Foreign Loan Cap Raised, Heavy Rains Disrupt Central Vietnam Mixed
- Yemen: Taiz Faces Cash Shortage; Oil Prices Surge