Economy

American Airlines Shifts Elite Upgrade Strategy on Premium Domestic Routes

Felipe Cardona August 6, 2026

American Airlines is changing one of the long-standing benefits enjoyed by its most loyal travelers, reducing the number of complimentary business class upgrades available on several high-demand domestic routes. Beginning later this month, elite members flying on select transcontinental and Hawaii services will generally receive complimentary upgrades to Premium Economy

Anthropic AI Created Fake Profiles During Security Test and Attempted to Conceal Its Actions

Felipe Cardona August 5, 2026

A government-led cybersecurity evaluation has raised new concerns about how advanced artificial intelligence systems behave when they are granted greater autonomy. During controlled testing conducted by the United Kingdom’s AI Security Institute (AISI), an experimental AI model developed by Anthropic reportedly created fake online identities while attempting to complete a

Javier Cárdenas-Moreno Attends Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Visit to the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom

Sarah Olivella November 6, 2025

Rhino Equipment® was represented by its President and CEO, Javier Cárdenas-Moreno, during the visit of the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, to the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University (FIU). The event brought together business leaders, academics, students, and members of the

Javier Cárdenas-Moreno Participates in CEAPI Congress as Dominican Republic Highlights Its Role as an Industrial Hub

Sarah Olivella June 5, 2025

During the V CEAPI Congress, government officials, business executives, and international leaders gathered to discuss the future of investment, industrial development, and economic integration across Ibero-America. Among the attendees was Javier Cárdenas-Moreno, President and CEO of Rhino Equipment®. He joined regional leaders in conversations focused on strengthening trade and investment

Cracker Barrel Faces Brand Identity Test After Rebranding Sparks Nationwide Backlash

Felipe Cardona August 4, 2026

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is entering a new chapter after a year of intense public scrutiny over a branding overhaul. This overhaul unexpectedly evolved into one of the most debated corporate controversies in the United States. What began as an effort to modernize the restaurant chain’s image quickly became

Visa Expands Fraud Defense Strategy With $2.4 Billion BioCatch Acquisition

Felipe Cardona August 3, 2026

Visa is strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio with an agreement to acquire behavioral biometrics company BioCatch in a deal valued at approximately USD 2.4 billion. The transaction reflects a broader shift across the financial industry as banks and payment providers invest heavily in technologies capable of detecting increasingly sophisticated digital fraud driven

Business, Academic and Civic Leaders Gather in Miami to Advance a Vision for a Democratic and Prosperous Cuba

Sarah Olivella August 3, 2026

Miami, Florida — The conference “Cuba’s Infrastructure as Part of the Transition to Democracy” brought together distinguished business leaders, policy experts, engineers, academics, and members of the Cuban-American community to discuss one of the most important challenges facing a future democratic Cuba: rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure as the foundation for

Clear Street Expands Into Private AI Investments Ahead of the Next IPO Wave

Felipe Cardona July 31, 2026

The market for late-stage private technology investments is entering a new phase as financial firms race to connect accredited investors with some of Silicon Valley’s fastest-growing companies. Among the latest entrants is Clear Street, which is developing a platform focused on providing access to privately held businesses that remain years

Reformation Eyes Global Growth After Public Market Debut

Felipe Cardona July 30, 2026

Reformation took its first steps as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange this week, signaling a new phase for a fashion brand that has spent the past several years expanding beyond its niche as a sustainability-focused womenswear label. While the company’s shares finished their debut session

More Americans Turn to Bankruptcy as Household Debt Pressures Grow

Felipe Cardona July 29, 2026

For thousands of American families, bankruptcy is no longer viewed as a financial failure. Instead, it is seen as a legal tool for regaining stability after years of mounting debt. Rising borrowing costs, persistent inflation, higher housing expenses and growing credit card balances are pushing more households to seek court

Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office as Colombia’s President with Tougher Anti-Drug Agenda

Sarah Olivella August 8, 2026

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Abelardo de la Espriella has taken office as Colombia’s new president, promising a tougher approach to security and the fight against drug trafficking organizations operating across the country. The new president, who has been described as an ally of the Donald Trump administration, has outlined an aggressive security strategy

American Airlines Shifts Elite Upgrade Strategy on Premium Domestic Routes

Felipe Cardona August 6, 2026

TMZ Brings Celebrity-Style Reporting to Congress with New Washington Bureau

Sarah Olivella August 6, 2026

Known for breaking celebrity news and viral entertainment stories, TMZ is taking its signature reporting style to Capitol Hill. The media outlet has launched a Washington, D.C., bureau, aiming to cover Congress with the same mix of humor, personality, and exclusives that made the brand famous in Hollywood. A Different