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Executive news — October 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Executive published on October 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. BusinessExecutiveCivil RightsAsiaBudget

    Businesswoman Released After Hitting and Killing Security Guard

    A Peruvian businesswoman, Maricsa Polet Alfaro Cerna, was released after serving four months in prison for hitting and killing a security guard while driving drunk and with an expired license. The Second Criminal Chamber of the La Libertad Regional Court changed her sentence from imprisonment to suspended imprisonment for two years with certain conditions. She must also pay a civil compensation of S/400,000 to the deceased's heirs and is permanently banned from driving any motorized vehicle.
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  3. PoliticsExecutiveNorth America

    Germany Approves Sugar Tax

    The German federal government has agreed on a sugar tax, set to come into effect on July 1, 2027. The tax will be levied on sweetened beverages with a sugar content of 5 grams or more per 100 milliliters. Two tax rates are proposed: 26 cents for drinks with 5-8 grams of sugar, and 32 cents for those with 8 grams or more. Small manufacturers producing less than one million liters per year may be exempt. The tax is expected to generate around 690 million euros in 2027 and 925 million euros in 2028, earmarked for stabilizing health insurance contributions. It aims to incentivize beverage manufacturers to reduce sugar content and promote healthier products.
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