This Thursday, June 18, the first working meeting between Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera was held in Caracas to strengthen peace and democracy in Venezuela.
According to the statement regarding this meeting, the parties agreed to establish a joint technical and political working group that…
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Venezuelan Banking Association estimates loan portfolio growth in 2026
The president of the Venezuelan Banking Association, Pedro Pacheco, estimates loan portfolio growth of between 40% and 45 % thanks to strategies implemented by the banking sector to reactivate formal financing.
According to the official,…
Curaçao considers eliminating visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens
Curaçao's Minister of Economic Development, Roderick Middelhof, recently indicated that the island is considering eliminating the visa requirement for Venezuelans, a measure that would help revive tourism from the country.
According to the…
OFAC issues new licenses for oil, gas, and gold trading in Venezuela
A new set of licenses was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on June 10. The resolutions expand and update the authorizations for energy and mining operations related to the country.…
US inflation rises 4.2 % in May
The United States experienced its largest increase in year-over-year inflation in three years in May, reaching 4.2 %.
According to analysts, "this spike is in line with market expectations, which anticipated the continuation of an upward…
Bancamiga safeguards every transaction: World-Class AI and cybersecurity at the service of…
The speed at which financial fraud evolves no longer allows for reactive strategies. Bancamiga Banco Universal understood this before most: today, every transaction carried out by its more than 1,221,000 clients is backed by an…
PDVSA and Repsol sign memorandum of understanding on oil and gas in Caracas
The Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA signed a memorandum of understanding with Spain's Repsol on Tuesday, June 16, in the oil and gas sectors as part of the national strategy to recover productive capacity and attract investment.…
Venezuelan crude production grew 3.8 % in May
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) indicated in a report last week that Venezuelan crude production grew 3.8% in May, reaching 1.17 million barrels per day.
"So far this year, the country's oil production, which…
UK ban social media use for under 16s
The UK announced on Monday, June 15, a ban on social media use by those under 16 as a measure to protect children from online dangers.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who added that they will monitor children's…
2026 World Cup: More than just a sporting event
FIFA estimates earnings for the 2026 World Cup to exceed $10 billion, primarily from television rights sales and global ticket sales.
This year, the World Cup involves 48 national teams playing 104 matches in various venues. According to…
Conferry announces reactivation of Puerto La Cruz-Margarita route
The Venezuelan state-owned shipping company, Conferry, announced last week that it will reactivate the Puerto La Cruz-Margarita route on June 26 with the Paraguaná I vessel.
Through its information channels, the Ministry of Transportation…
Coffee, tea, and spices lead Venezuelan exports to the United States
Coffee, tea, and spices are the leading products in Venezuelan exports to the United States in the first months of 2026, according to recent data from the Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
On its social media account,…