This is an estimate by the insurer Parametrix, which said that in the US alone, and in a partial estimate, the damage could be estimated at US$ 5.4 billion. The cybersecurity firm attributed the event to an error in a validator.

The cascading technological errors caused severe damage to computer systems worldwide in one of the most disruptive computer outages in years, highlighting how much the world relies on potentially error-prone software from a handful of companies.

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Estimates foresee that within three years it could double its current capacity, although this will require resolving several issues such as state taxes, digital sovereignty, and the cost of electricity.

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Voting takes place this Sunday the 16th. Ruling-party candidate Jeannette Jara leads the polls, but not by enough to avoid a runoff. The real fight is on the right, among three candidates. Polls suggest that whoever tops that group will win on December 14.

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After the buying rally, Millicom reports strong third-quarter results

Revenue totaled US$ 1.42 billion, showing a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to a year earlier, but operating profit grew by more than 30%, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 18.7%. The quarter ended with 42.2 million mobile customers and 13.7 million RGUs.

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