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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=ES link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Estimado personal investigador:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Como probablemente sepáis ya, tras la publicación de la propuesta de resolución provisional de la convocatoria <b>Ramón y Cajal (RYC) 2025</b>, la Universidad de Zaragoza y el CSIC han comunicado cierta información y alguna novedad de cara a la incorporación de los investigadores/as seleccionados que queríamos poner en vuestro conocimiento antes de irnos de vacaciones:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>UNIZAR (</span></b><a href="https://investigacion.unizar.es/"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Convocatoria 2025</span></b></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>) </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>*Mejora Salarial:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Como novedad este año UNIZAR ofrece una retribución de 39.717,24 € brutos/año, lo que supone un incremento de casi 3.000 € sobre el mínimo de la convocatoria.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>*Financiación adicional:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Se otorga una ayuda para investigación de 50.000 € (general) o hasta 100.000 € en casos de atracción de talento, de la cual se puede destinar hasta un 20% a complemento salarial.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>*Colaboración docente:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Se permite una colaboración de hasta 100 horas anuales, siempre a petición propia y con aprobación del departamento.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>CSIC (Convocatoria 2025)</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>*Compromiso inmediato para el Primer Decil:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Como novedad este año, el CSIC permite confirmar la admisión y firmar un documento de compromiso inmediato a aquellos candidatos/as que se encuentren en el primer decil de su subárea. El objetivo es agilizar su captación frente a otras instituciones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>*Ayudas de Atracción y Excelencia: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Los seleccionados en los dos primeros lugares de cada área temática pueden acceder a las ayudas "Atracción de Talento CSIC RYC2025" (hasta 100.000 € con cofinanciación de centro) y a las "Ayudas Excelencia RYC-MaX" (hasta 300.000 €) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Por otra parte, la convocatoria del programa Ramón y Cajal para 2026 cuyo</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'> plazo de solicitud es de <b><u>10/11/2026 a 10/12/2026</u></b> presenta grandes novedades. Esta transformación está orientada a fortalecer la carrera investigadora y alinear el sistema español con los estándares europeos.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#C00000;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Las 5 grandes novedades de la convocatoria 2026:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#303030;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Financiación de un proyecto propio de I+D+i:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Cada ayuda incluirá, además del salario, fondos para ejecutar un proyecto de investigación de <b>5 años</b> de duración. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#303030;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Entrevista en el proceso de evaluación:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Se incorpora una entrevista con comisiones técnicas como parte esencial de la evaluación, siguiendo el modelo del Consejo Europeo de Investigación (ERC). <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#303030;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Incentivos por participar en el ERC:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Se ofrecen incrementos en la cofinanciación del salario (entre el 10% y el 30%) para quienes soliciten ayudas del ERC y alcancen determinadas calificaciones o fases.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#303030;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Estabilización obligatoria:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'> La creación de un puesto de trabajo permanente por parte de la entidad beneficiaria pasa a ser un <u>requisito obligatorio</u> para cumplir con la ayuda. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#303030;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Integración y simplificación de programas:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'> La nueva Ramón y Cajal absorbe los objetivos de otras ayudas anteriores. Se </span><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#C00000;mso-fareast-language:ES'>suprime la convocatoria de Consolidación Investigadora</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'> y desaparece la ayuda específica de atracción de talento, ya que ambas quedan cubiertas por el nuevo modelo. Además, quienes obtengan la ayuda recibirán automáticamente el certificado R3 como investigador/a establecido/a.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.0pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>La información ampliada se encuentra en el siguiente </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aei.gob.es/novedades-ryc-2026__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!XvTeCkG1HB9RIvftfESwkaKbZWUk5TIWqeEl68dj9JUfqYYJUrFbYVwAcUrhxNslFUEXJhj-V-rJYSvSlcw4NqHF2_3shUtU-m0Wpq8pcYbyvfQ$"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>link</span></b></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Un saludo y felices vacaciones.<br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Raquel. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>/english version/<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Dear Researchers,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>As you may already know, following the publication of the provisional resolution for the Ramón y Cajal (RYC) 2025 call, the University of Zaragoza and CSIC have shared updates regarding the onboarding process for successful candidates. We would like to bring these to your attention:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>UNIZAR (</span></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><a href="https://investigacion.unizar.es/"><span lang=EN-US>Convocatoria 2025</span></a></span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>) </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> *<b>Salary Improvement</b>: As a new feature this year, UNIZAR offers a gross annual compensation of €39,717.24, which represents an increase of nearly €3,000 over the minimum call requirement.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> *Additional Funding:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> An additional research grant is provided (€50,000 general grant, or up to €100,000 in talent attraction cases), of which up to 20% can be allocated as a salary top-up.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> *Teaching Collaboration:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> Researchers may collaborate on teaching duties for up to 100 hours per year, strictly upon request by the researcher and subject to departmental approval.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>CSIC (2025 Call)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> *Immediate Commitment</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> for Top-Decile Candidates: As a new update this year, CSIC allows candidates ranked in the top decile of their subfield to confirm admission and sign an immediate commitment agreement. The aim is to streamline their recruitment ahead of other institutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> *Attraction and Excellence Grants:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> Selected candidates can apply for the "CSIC RYC2025 Talent Attraction" grants (up to €100,000 co-funded by the Host Center) or the "RYC-MaX Excellence Grants" (up to €300,000 for the top two candidates in each thematic field).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Furthermore, the 2026 Ramón y Cajal call (application window open from 10/11/2026 to 10/12/2026)</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> introduces major updates. This restructuring aims to strengthen research careers and align the Spanish system with European standards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#C00000;mso-fareast-language:ES'>The 5 major updates for the 2026 call:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Funding for an Independent R&D&i Project: I</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>n addition to salary coverage, each grant will include funding to execute a 5-year research project.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Interview Stage in Evaluation:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> An interview with technical panels is being introduced as an essential part of the evaluation process, following the European Research Council (ERC) model.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Incentives for ERC Participation:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> Salary co-funding increases (ranging between 10% and 30%) are offered to candidates who apply for ERC grants and reach specific stages or benchmark scores.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-17.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Mandatory Tenure Track / Permanent Position</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>: Creating a permanent position by the host institution is now a mandatory requirement to satisfy the conditions of the grant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:35.7pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0cm;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'>Integration and Streamlining of Programs:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>The new Ramón y Cajal program absorbs the objectives of previous grant schemes. The </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#C00000;mso-fareast-language:ES'>"<b>Consolidación Investigadora" call has been discontinued</b></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>, and the dedicated talent attraction grant has been removed, as both are now covered under this new model. Additionally, grant recipients will automatically receive the R3 certificate as an established researcher.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'> Further details can be found at the following link:</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif'> </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.aei.gob.es/novedades-ryc-2026__;!!D9dNQwwGXtA!XvTeCkG1HB9RIvftfESwkaKbZWUk5TIWqeEl68dj9JUfqYYJUrFbYVwAcUrhxNslFUEXJhj-V-rJYSvSlcw4NqHF2_3shUtU-m0Wpq8pcYbyvfQ$"><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:ES'>link</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Best regards and happy holydays!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#303030;mso-fareast-language:ES'>Raquel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>