Overview
- The government’s agenda confirms Díaz is in Los Angeles to meet the Spanish delegation and nominees, including director Oliver Laxe, before attending the 98th Academy Awards.
- Oliver Laxe’s film Sirat is nominated for Best International Film and Best Sound, positioning Spain for another potential international feature win.
- The film’s sound nominees—Amanda Villavieja, Laia Casanovas and Yasmina Praderas—form an all-women team reported as the first entirely female group recognized in Best Sound.
- The ceremony takes place at the Dolby Theatre, with Conan O’Brien returning as host for a second consecutive year.
- Díaz said the government aims to present a first package of measures on Tuesday to address effects of the Iran conflict, while government sources say the proposals are still being evaluated, with areas such as energy-related layoffs, housing protections and fuel taxation under consideration.