The theater was later bought by Pedro Royo, a Spanish businessman and a filmmaker.

Soon, foreign investment exceeding $10 billion a year was pouring in, while Spanish businessmen erupted with entrepreneurial energy.

Turkey says the 65-member group is linked to separatist rebels, and Spanish businessmen are concerned that a diplomatic wrangle could hurt exports.

Spanish businessmen received his words with enthusiasm.

I landed with a passel of Spanish businessmen who had invested in a joint venture in sweat socks.

Nonetheless, more than any other Spanish businessman, he continues to maintain a high public profile, albeit carefully managing his image.

The Spanish businessman, who was awarded a government contract earlier that day, nodded.

"Exactamente," the Spanish businessman said, looking down at his plate.

He was waiting for several Spanish businessmen in a lavish suite overlooking the Pacific Ocean.