Galicia

In Spain's Galicia region, native goats, sheep, and cows, including the Cachena breed, are reducing wildfire risks by grazing on flammable undergrowth. The region, which experienced Spain's worst wildfire year in 2025 with nearly 119,000 hectares burned, has seen increased use of this initiative.

The Merval eased 1.32% on July 8 as Galicia and Aluar led profit-taking, despite country risk near an eight-year low and the peso remaining strong. The article was first published on The Rio Times.

Argentine equities rose as the reform trade continued, with banks led by Galicia outperforming a weaker energy sector. The peso remained near its strongest level in a year.

Argentina’s Merval index rose as the peso held near record highs and country risk reached an eight-year low during July 3 trading. YPF, Banco Macro, and Galicia were among the leading performers in the session.

China’s SAIC Motor plans to establish its first EU car production facility in Spain’s Galicia region with an initial €200 million investment. The project, prioritized by Galicia’s administration, also includes a logistics hub and requires approval from Spain’s central government.

A two-year-old girl died of heatstroke in Galicia, Spain after being accidentally left in her father's car during an unseasonably hot spell with temperatures reaching 38°C. The child went into cardiac arrest on Wednesday afternoon after spending several hours in the vehicle. Authorities in Galicia declared two days of mourning following the tragedy.