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The Banco de España and Latin America: the new LatAm Economic Forum as a strategic initiative

07/07/2026 Enrique Alberola , Juan Carlos Berganza and Ignacio Hernando

Latin America is a core area of focus for the Banco de España, given its importance for Spain’s economy and banking sector. This is reflected in our analysis of the region and in our international cooperation with its central banks and key institutions. The first LatAm Economic Forum further advances this strategic priority.

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05/06/2026

Sustainability: the Bank steps up Series: Sustainability, Inside the Bank

Victoria Díaz , Alicia de Quinto , Damián Gemeno , Miguel Ángel Peña and Rubén Ortuño

For years, we’ve talked about sustainability as if it were a label – something to earn and then build a story around. But what if it’s much more than that? What if it’s actually a strategic asset that can create value, boost efficiency and future-proof an institution?

¿Cómo pagamos cuando todo se apaga?

27/04/2026

How do we pay when the power goes out? Spain’s blackout experience

Carlos González Constán

In critical situations, when the alternatives stop working, cash becomes even more valuable and helps us carry on. Coins and banknotes have proved their worth as an independent, widely accepted and reliable means of payment that enables us to continue making our daily purchases even in extreme circumstances like last year’s blackout.

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12/12/2023

Is reducing carbon emissions compatible with economic growth?

Marta Suárez-Varela

Squaring lower carbon emissions with growth requires energy efficiency to be improved and energy to be “decarbonised”. Headway on these fronts since the early 21st century has helped reduce emissions in Spain and Europe, but we must go much further if we are to achieve our climate targets.