Recent data on Costa Rica's economic growth indicate that the first quarter of the year has been positive, thanks to the boost from tourism and trade.
Specifically, sources indicate that "tourism and Costa Rican goods exports marked the first months of 2026 with significant growth, while remaining…
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This Friday, May 1st, will be a bank holiday
This Friday, May 1st, bank branches throughout Venezuela will be closed due to the International Workers' Day holiday, according to the calendar of the National Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban).
The agency…
International brands could boost franchise sector growth in Venezuela
The Venezuelan Franchise Chamber (Profranquicias) indicated during the Focus On! 2026 event that the sector could experience 15 % growth in Venezuela thanks to the impetus provided by international brands.
Business leaders who participated…
Meta updates access to its platforms through account centralization
Meta announced an update to its account center, aiming to simplify the process and provide greater security for users of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp.
According to a press release, the new feature provides "a platform that…
Bancamiga safeguards its operations with international standards
In a financial environment that demands absolute rigor and demonstrable transparency, Bancamiga has consolidated prevention in each of its processes, elevating its risk management culture.
On its way to its first 20 years, Bancamiga…
Mercosur to consider Venezuela’s reincorporation
The members of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) are analyzing the possibility of Venezuela's reincorporation into the trade bloc, taking into account the easing of sanctions against the country as well as changes in the political…
Germany’s GDP to grow by only 0.50 %
The German government admitted that GDP will only grow by 0.50 % this year, half of what was expected. Possible causes include stagnant exports and a lack of private investment.
The country had a growth forecast of 1%, but this has been…
EU to establish new rules for imports of Venezuelan cocoa and coffee
The New Deforestation Rules are scheduled to come into effect on December 31 of this year for large Venezuelan cocoa and coffee producers.
This was stated by María Madrid, International Relations Officer at the European Commission's…
Investors from the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East present projects to Venezuela
The president of the Caracas Stock Exchange, José Grasso Vecchio, stated in a radio interview last week that investors with concrete projects have arrived in the country from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in order to…
The National Agricultural Expo will be held in Caracas for the fourth consecutive year
The 2026 National Agricultural Expo will be held in Caracas from May 13 to 17, bringing the agricultural sector to Simón Bolívar Park in La Carlota.
The event will bring together producers from all over the country, as well as…
Venezuelan petrochemical association proposes $10 billion investment in the sector
The Venezuelan Association of the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry (Asoquim) proposed a $10 billion investment in the sector over the next 10 years to strengthen activity in the country and boost national production.
Private capital…
John Barrett arrives in Caracas for a new phase of negotiations
The new U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Venezuela, John Barrett, arrived in Caracas last Thursday, April 23, to assume his duties following the departure of Laura Dogu.
Upon arriving in Venezuela, the diplomat reaffirmed his commitment to…