Last November, the UK's Security Service alerted members of Parliament about a foreign intelligence-gathering scheme: two LinkedIn profiles were contacting people working in British politics to request "insider information." The MI5 revelations triggered a £170 million ($230 million) government…
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Bancamiga’s Solución Amiga easy receiving funds from abroad
Receiving funds from abroad securely, easily, and quickly is a necessity for many Venezuelans. Bancamiga's Solución Amiga makes this possible by allowing its customers in Venezuela to receive funds that are immediately credited to their…
The Fed keeps rates current without short-term cuts expectations
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated this Wednesday that interest rates will remain in the 3.5 %–3.75 % range, while tempering expectations of short-term cuts.
On the other hand, the Federal Reserve noted “improvements in the U.S. economy,…
EU approves regulation to eliminate Russian gas imports
European Union member states approved the regulation to begin the phase-out of liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas imports from Russia in 2027.
The decision, approved by a qualified majority, with Hungary and Slovakia voting against and…
ANSA predicts price reductions following dollar drop
Last week, Ítalo Atencio, president of the National Association of Supermarkets and Self-Service Stores, indicated that a decrease in product prices on store shelves is expected in the short term due to the decline in the value of the…
Venezuela announces partial reform of the organic hydrocarbons law
Last Thursday, January 22, the Venezuelan Parliament approved in its first reading the Draft Partial Reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law.
According to the country's National Assembly, "the draft maintains the status of an organic law,…
Japan to accept up to 1.23 million foreign workers by 2028
Japan will open its doors to more than 1.23 million foreign workers by fiscal year 2028, although the maximum stay for these workers will be five years.
The measure falls under the framework of specific residency and skills development…
Let’s reduce risks: How cybercriminals use stolen information
For cybercriminals, information represents money, an access point, and also a tool for committing new crimes. This is why personal and sensitive or private data, such as full names, contact information, credit card numbers and banking…
Imports of fuels and additives exempt from taxes
This week, the Venezuelan government announced its decision to exempt the import of fuels and additives from taxes.
This is stated in Official Gazette No. 43,292, dated January 9, 2026, which published Decree No. 5,207, establishing the…
Venezuela to launch a plan to increase gold and other strategic mineral production
During a meeting held on Monday, January 19, with the "Mining and Basic Industries Engine," Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced a plan aimed at increasing gold production.
The official referred to mining as an…
Chile and Panama strengthen economic and trade cooperation
Chile and Panama maintain their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and the trade ties that bind them through the bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
This was announced after a recent meeting between the Minister of Commerce and…
Venezuelan debt renegotiation could restart this year
The potential easing of US sanctions against Venezuela is encouraging a group of bondholders with approximately $60 billion in debt to pursue a possible renegotiation.
The current political landscape has opened the door to potential…