2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/16419We argue that in LaCoO3 exists the fine electronic structure associated with the atomic-like states of the Co3+ ions and caused by the crystal-field and intra-atomic spin-orbit interactions. This low-energy fine electronic structure has to be taken into account for any meaningful analysis of electronic and magnetic properties of LaCoO3.5 pages in RevTex, 1 figure in EPSStrongly Correlated Electronstext