Perspectives on Publishing from Latin America and Spain

Spain Hikes E-book VAT to 21%, Likely Slowing Growth As part of austerity measures VAT on e-books has been raised to 21% in Spain, a move that is likely to slow growth in the nascent segment. Read more »

Bigger, Better Children’s Books Fair for Buenos Aires This July's Buenos Aires Children’s and YA Book Fair has recovered some of its past splendor but it still lacks a digital program. Read more »

Mexico Flexes Cultural Muscle with Carlos Fuentes Literary Prize Mexico's new Carlos Fuentes International Prize for Literary Creation offers one winner $250,000 cash and brings the country coveted cultural cachet. Read more »

New Site for Argentine Translation Rights Misses the Mark Books from Argentina, a new site promoting Argentine translations abroad, lacks the focus that would make it the tool the industry so desperately needs. Read more »