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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government opens the bids for the privatization of the Waterway and national routes

The Argentine government is set to unveil bids for the privatization of the Paraná and Paraguay rivers Waterway and over 2,500 kilometers of national routes, critical for the country's logistics and trade.

Feb 26 • 21:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Caputos took over the nuclear sector after Reidel's departure due to allegations of overpricing

The Caputo family now leads Argentina's nuclear sector following Demian Reidel's exit amidst allegations of financial misconduct.

Feb 26 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ligga Telecom, created after the privatization of Copel, begins the sale process

Ligga Telecom has initiated the sale of the company for R$ 495 million, with Brasil Tecpar as the potential buyer assuming R$ 1.2 billion in debts pending regulatory approval.

Feb 25 • 15:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Tatras survived privatization and the dreams of the Olympics. Now they are threatened by zoning

The Tatras face new threats from proposed zoning changes that may lead to privatization and environmental degradation.

Feb 25 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After controversies, the outsourcing process of a hospital in the interior of Acre is suspended

The outsourcing process for the management of the Regional Hospital of Alto Acre in Brazil was suspended due to controversies surrounding it.

Feb 25 • 00:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Malaspina justified the football strike and linked it to the questioning: 'There are political and economic interests'

Cristian Malaspina, president of Argentinos Juniors, defended the football strike, claiming it is connected to political and economic interests after a legal complaint against the AFA.

Feb 24 • 21:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The largest privatization of the Milei era begins to take shape, promising investments of US$10 billion

Argentina is set to receive US$10 billion in investments through the privatization of the Vía Navegable Troncal, a critical waterway for international trade.

Feb 24 • 20:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

TCE of Paraná asks the Security Secretariat to explain R$ 438.7 million contract

The TCE-PR has requested an explanation from the Paraná Security Secretariat regarding a significant contract worth R$ 438.7 million with Celepar amid ongoing privatization disputes.

Feb 24 • 20:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mogiana Route: Billion-dollar auction receives 4 bids in SP

The Rota Mogiana concession auction in São Paulo has received four bids ahead of the event taking place this Friday.

Feb 24 • 16:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Intercargo: the Government would launch the bid to privatize it on Friday and could raise around US$30 million

The Argentine government plans to initiate the privatization of Intercargo on Friday, potentially raising approximately US$30 million from the sale of its shares.

Feb 24 • 15:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Tolls on national roads and the Riccheri highway increase: how rates will change starting this Thursday

The Argentine government has announced an increase in toll rates for national roads and the Riccheri highway, effective from Thursday.

Feb 24 • 12:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Public school cleaners in Seville camp in the city center against privatization of their service

Cleaners from public schools in Seville have camped in the city center to protest against the privatization of their service.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After pressure from indigenous people, government retreats and revokes decree that provided for concessions of waterways in the Amazon

The Brazilian government has announced the revocation of a decree that allowed the privatization of three waterways in the Amazon following pressure from indigenous groups.

Feb 23 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Before privatization, Celepar signs contract of R$ 438.7 million with the PR government

Celepar signed a R$ 438.7 million contract with the Paraná State Public Security Secretariat shortly before its planned privatization was suspended by the Supreme Court.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

South American country to privatize 3,900 kilometers of roads

Argentina's government has initiated a public bidding process to privatize over 3,900 kilometers of national roads as part of President Javier Milei's plan to withdraw the state from the management of Corredores Viales S.A.

Feb 23 • 14:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sell 51% stake in NNPCL refineries, PENGASSAN urges FG

PENGASSAN has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to sell a 51% stake in the state-owned NNPCL refineries to improve efficiency by adopting a model similar to that of Nigeria LNG.

Feb 23 • 06:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government summoned a new tender to advance with the privatization of national routes

The Argentine government has initiated a public and international tender to privatize a network of national routes as part of its plan to transfer road operations to the private sector.

Feb 23 • 06:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Flávio Dino suspends privatization of data company in Paraná

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino has temporarily halted the privatization of Paraná's data company Celepar pending further legal review.

Feb 22 • 19:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Boulos and Guajajara will receive indigenous people who invaded port in protest against Lula

Indigenous leaders from the Lower Tapajós invaded a port terminal in protest against President Lula's decree on privatization.

Feb 22 • 19:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino suspends Celepar privatization due to risk to personal data protection

Minister Flávio Dino has suspended the privatization process of Celepar over concerns regarding personal data protection in the company's transfer to the private sector.

Feb 22 • 18:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Water privatisation has been a disaster - it's time to pull the plug

The article critiques the privatization of water in England and Wales, calling for a reevaluation of the system due to pollution and financial burdens on consumers.

Feb 21 • 17:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: High Court Rules Privatization Act, 2025, Constitutional

The Milimani High Court in Kenya has upheld the Privatization Act of 2025, allowing for the restructuring of state-owned enterprises without the need for Senate approval.

Feb 20 • 09:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Major Elevator Company Fujitec to Go Private in March - Decision Made at Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting

Fujitec announced its decision to go private in March following a buyout by the Swedish investment firm EQT due to conflicts with activist shareholders.

Feb 20 • 07:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: High Court Clears Way for KPC Privatisation After Dismissing Petitions

The Kenyan High Court has allowed the privatization of the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited by dismissing petitions aimed at blocking the process.

Feb 19 • 10:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Families and workers oppose the privatization of public school cleaning services in Seville: 'They are going to ruin our lives'

Families and workers in Seville are challenging the privatization of public school cleaning services, fearing job losses and deteriorating working conditions.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Next President of Osaka Metro Adjusted to be Kakumoto from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation: Two Successive Terms from the Private Sector

Osaka City has decided to appoint Kakumoto Keiji from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation as the next president of Osaka Metro, continuing the trend of private sector leadership.

Feb 17 • 21:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan millionaires take advantage of Maduro's decline: Preparing a private capital fund of 1 billion dollars

Venezuelan business leaders are gearing up to establish a private capital fund aimed at rebuilding the nation, with an initial goal of raising 1 billion dollars.

Feb 17 • 18:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restructuring in the Prefecture: The 'Tiger' Lectured the 'Lion' Prime Minister Who Gained Two-Thirds in the House of Representatives

A discussion around political dynamics in Japan during the era of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi highlights tensions between different factions within the ruling party.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Future of the Historic Chapadmalal Complex: Milei Doesn't Use It, Kicillof Does, and the Debate Over Its Privatization Heats Up

The debate over the privatization of the historic Chapadmalal complex intensifies as President Javier Milei chooses not to use it while his predecessor, Kicillof, did.

Feb 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NLC slams DisCos for classifying consumers into bands, threatens strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened an industrial strike over the poor performance of the country's electricity grid and discriminatory consumer billing practices.

Feb 15 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federalization of BRB Begins to Be Discussed Among Bankers

The potential federalization of the BRB (Bank of Brasília) is being considered among bankers as a possible resolution for the state institution's crisis, although it is not the preferred option for the government of the Federal District.

Feb 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Copasa Resigns

Hamilton Amadeo has resigned as the chairman of Copasa's Board of Directors amid the company's privatization process.

Feb 13 • 15:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyota Group Extends Tender Offer for Toyoda Gosei to March 2, Price Unchanged

Toyota's special purpose company has announced the extension of the tender offer (TOB) for Toyoda Gosei until March 2, maintaining the price at 18,800 yen per share.

Feb 12 • 07:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

MetroGAS won the National Quality Award

MetroGAS has been awarded the National Quality Award 2025 for the private sector in Argentina, recognizing its commitment to quality management.

Feb 12 • 00:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats deride veterans affairs secretary for repeating false claims about Alex Pretti’s killing

Democratic lawmakers criticized Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins for echoing false assertions regarding the death of Alex Pretti during a congressional hearing.

Feb 11 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government of Ayuso announces that it will take to the courts the law that aims to limit healthcare privatization, which is not yet approved

The Government of Madrid, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, plans to legally challenge a proposed law aimed at limiting healthcare privatization, asserting that the law is unnecessary and would cause disorder in the healthcare system.

Feb 11 • 12:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government privatized LNG imports: the impact on rates and the risks of the business

The Argentine government has initiated a public tender for the privatization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, which could affect household gas prices in the winter.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Key Points of the Public Health Bill: Can It Succeed? What Happens with Hospitals Like Torrejón?

The Spanish government has introduced a public health bill aimed at ensuring that public healthcare management takes precedence over private interests, particularly in the wake of controversies surrounding private management in hospitals like Torrejón.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Stop further privatization of public housing

A letter to the editor emphasizes the need to retain public housing in Stockholm, citing the conversion of nearly 40,000 affordable rental units since 1999.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ayuso accuses Sánchez's Government of wanting to destroy Madrid's healthcare with its law against privatization

Isabel Díaz Ayuso has accused the central government of Spain of trying to undermine the healthcare system in Madrid through legislation aimed at curbing privatization.

Feb 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government approves the preliminary bill to halt the Torrejón model of privatization in public healthcare

The Spanish government has approved a preliminary bill aimed at preventing the privatization of public healthcare, specifically targeting models similar to the one used at the Torrejón Hospital.

Feb 10 • 12:31 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Health advocates urge feds to take a stance on Alberta’s health privatization

Health advocates are lobbying the federal government to oppose Alberta's new legislation that permits doctors to operate in both public and private health systems, claiming it undermines the Canada Health Act.

Feb 9 • 19:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Russia: Moscow's Domodedovo Airport has been privatized and sold to Sheremetyevo

Domodedovo Airport in Russia has been sold for approximately $850 million amid concerns regarding long-term investments in the country.

Feb 9 • 17:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The job was "simply hell," he says. Now Oslo is considering privatizing garbage collection again

Oslo is contemplating the privatization of garbage collection again despite past chaos caused by the last privatization effort, which led to serious issues in 2017.

Feb 9 • 06:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Refineries As Monuments to Waste

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited admits that federal government refineries are financially unviable, calling for their privatization.

Feb 9 • 04:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NNPCL's $1.5bn refinery failure proves my privatisation call right — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar argues that the $1.5 billion failure of the Port Harcourt Refinery reinforces his call for the privatization of state-owned refineries in Nigeria.

Feb 8 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Thousands of people demonstrate in Madrid against Ayuso's health policy

Thousands protested in Madrid against the healthcare policies of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, demanding an end to service privatization.

Feb 8 • 16:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

SOS for public healthcare

The article warns about the deterioration of public healthcare in Spain, drawing parallels to the recent crisis in public transport due to underinvestment and overburdened infrastructure.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The 'blue folders' of the Ministry of Finance: 6 privatizations and 5 tax reforms at the center for 2026

The Greek Ministry of Finance outlines ambitious plans for 2026 focusing on accelerated privatization and significant tax reforms.

Feb 7 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital outsourcing plan causes controversy in the interior of Acre

A plan to outsource the Regional Hospital of Alto Acre in Braziléia, Acre, is causing controversy as government officials claim it is not privatization, while employees oppose the change.

Feb 6 • 22:25 UTC

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