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The Spanish government supports its €2.284 billion investment in Telefónica, despite opposition criticism over a significant stock market drop.

Telefónica has won a significant legal battle in Mexico, nullifying a tax debt and allowing the sale of its subsidiary.

Telefónica has sold its remaining 0.7% stake in BBVA for 608 million euros, marking a significant financial maneuver amid ongoing restructuring efforts.

Telefónica has completely divested its remaining 0.7% stake in BBVA for 608 million euros, marking the end of a 25-year financial relationship.

Telefónica is set to disburse approximately 1.2 billion euros in compensation to former employees in 2023 amid ongoing negotiations to avoid forced layoffs.

José María Álvarez-Pallete and Ángel Vilá received substantial severance packages after their terminations at Telefónica due to new governmental policies.

José María Álvarez-Pallete and Ángel Vilà have been compensated with a total of 78.3 million euros following their departures from Telefónica's leadership.

Telefónica reported a loss of 4.318 billion euros in 2025, primarily due to the impact of exiting several Latin American markets and a restructuring plan.

Telefónica reported a loss of 4.318 billion euros in 2025 primarily due to the cost of layoffs and the devaluation of its Latin American subsidiaries.

BBVA is set to depart from Telefónica's board of directors, introducing Jane Thompson as an independent director in place of long-serving José María Abril.

Telefónica has appointed Javier de Paz as president of Telxius, its joint venture in submarine cables with Amancio Ortega, as part of its strategic expansion.

Telefónica, along with its partners Liberty Global and InfraVía Capital, has acquired 100% of the UK’s second-largest fiber operator, Netomnia, for £2 billion.

Telefónica, in partnership with Liberty Global and Infravia, has acquired the second largest fiber optic operator in the UK for approximately €2.3 billion.

After the rejection of América Móvil's offer for Telefónica's Chilean operations, the Mexican company plans to increase investments in the country to strengthen its market presence.

Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica, represented in Brazil by the Vivo brand, has announced the sale of its Chilean subsidiary for $1.21 billion, marking a significant step in its exit from the Latin American market.

Telefónica has agreed to sell its Chilean subsidiary in a deal potentially worth up to $1.375 billion, involving Milicom and NJJ Holding SAS.

Telefónica has sold its Chilean subsidiary to NJJ and Milicom as part of its strategy to divest from Latin America and focus on core markets.

Telefónica has accepted 4,772 employee departures across its three main subsidiaries, with requests surpassing the accepted number by 352 workers.

Telefónica has agreed to accept 4,772 employee departures and rejected 352 in the redundancy plans involving its main subsidiaries, according to union sources.

European telecom companies are seeing a surge in stock prices as investors flee from the declining software sector amidst uncertainty about the future of artificial intelligence.

Telefónica and its partner Liberty Global are nearing a significant acquisition of British broadband operator Netomnia for 2.3 billion euros, according to the Financial Times.

Murtra emphasizes that Telefónica's future depends on its establishment as a major technology player in Europe, as highlighted by the Draghi and Letta reports on the EU's need for improved productivity and integration to compete with the US and China.

Barcelona's City Council has mandated that Telefónica take down four Stranger Things-themed manhole covers that were installed as part of a promotional campaign for the show's fifth season.

The City Council of Barcelona has halted a creative advertising campaign by Telefónica, stating it violates urban landscape regulations.

Telefónica will officially withdraw from Wall Street on January 18 after completing its final trading session on the New York Stock Exchange this Friday.

Telefónica is now more likely to acquire Vodafone Spain due to changes related to the Trump administration's influence in Venezuela, despite initial hesitations from the British company regarding Maduro's regime.

Telefónica has announced its decision to voluntarily delist from the New York Stock Exchange after nearly 40 years, submitting the necessary documentation to the SEC.

Telefónica will not renew its sponsorship contract with tennis star Rafa Nadal as part of a new, more austere sponsorship policy.

Telefónica has opened the voluntary registration period for an Employment Regulation File (ERE) affecting 175 workers at Movistar Plus+, finalizing the process across all seven subsidiaries impacted in Spain.

Telefónica is nearing its exit from Colombia following the Colombian government's approval to sell the state's 32.5% stake in Coltel to Millicom.

Digi has maintained its position as the leading operator in customer acquisition through number portability in 2025, capturing nearly one million net lines, while Telefónica, MasOrange, and Vodafone had mixed results in mobile and fiber segments.

Heidemann and Murtra agree that Europe should end the dogma of four operators per country and allow for national champions in telecommunications.

Major companies with operations in Venezuela, including Repsol and Telefónica, continue to operate under uncertainty following the U.S. military attack that captured Nicolás Maduro.

Businessman Rosauro Varo is stepping down from his positions at Telefónica to focus on his personal businesses and family, amidst some public attention regarding his resignation.

Investor and entrepreneur Rosauro Varo announced his resignation from all positions at Telefónica following the recent hiring of former PNV leader Andoni Ortuzar into Movistar Plus, citing professional reasons for his departure amid increased politicization within the company.

Rosauro Varo, a key executive at Telefónica, has resigned from his roles due to professional reasons, leaving his positions as vice president and advisor at Movistar Plus and as a member of Telefónica Spain's advisory board.

Andalusian businessman Rosauro Varo has announced his departure from the boards of Movistar + and Telefónica España, a decision confirmed by sources familiar with the situation.

Sevilian entrepreneur Rosauro Varo has resigned from his positions on the board of Movistar+ and the advisory board of Telefónica España to focus on his professional projects in leisure and real estate, mainly in Andalusia.

Sevillan businessman Rosauro Varo has voluntarily resigned from his leadership roles at Telefónica, including the board of Movistar+ and the advisory board of Telefónica Spain.