In 2016, when Alexa, Cortana, Google Assistant and Siri were vying to be the digital assistant of choice for consumers and were able to respond in natural language about the weather, route directions to a destination, and other such things. in the opening talk of our Technology Meetup, I was…
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Taxation in the processes of economic integration aims to avoid distortions in the created common economic space, attributable to the will of the political authorities and created to obtain, consciously or not, a special tax advantage to the detriment of the other associated countries, affecting the movements of trade or…
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The Summit of the Future. This week the 2024 Summit of the Future[1] is a high-level event organized by the United Nations, scheduled to take place on September 20-23, 2024, at the UN headquarters in New York. This summit aims to forge a new international consensus “to deliver a better…
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As the world grapples with the climate crisis, the transition to a more sustainable economy has never been more critical. Products and services that promote environmental responsibility must play a pivotal role in this journey. However, an alarming reality persists many of these beneficial products face higher taxes, unfavorable treatment,…
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In a constantly evolving world, the ability to adapt to change has become an essential skill in both the personal and professional spheres. Embracing change not only allows us to stay competitive and relevant, but also opens the door to countless opportunities for growth and development. The adoption of change…
A few days ago, my colleague and friend at the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT), Francisco Beiner, known as “Pancho,” retired after more than 30 years of service in this institution. He also had an important career within the Tax Administration of his country, Chile. For me, sharing the…
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