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This year we are celebrating the 55th anniversary of BBVA in Paraguay, a source of great price for the entire BBVA Group and a demonstration of our commitment to the country.

Communication involves the sending and receiving of a message, yet it is hardly ever that simple. Problems can arise if the message is not understood, its meaning is distorted, or even worse, it leads to mistrust.

Every ten minutes a man kills a woman somewhere on the planet, according to UN data. A recent report by the UN found that 50,000 women were murdered by their partners or former partners last year.

In 2017, Latin America will manage to grow again, at a rate of about 1.5%, after five years of economic slowdown, said this Thursday BBVA’s Executive Board Director speaking at the Latibex Forum. During his address in the opening day of the annual event, José Manuel González-Páramo noted that “Latin America is at a turning point”.

Spanish SMEs will invest an average of €3,000 to €20,000 in 2017 to start or continue their digital transformation process, according to a study by the 'Impulsando Pymes’ Movement. The project, which ended on Wednesday, mobilized nearly 3,000 SMEs to participate in events organized as part of the initiative.