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 unofficial dollar, which has fallen from an average of 900 to 400…
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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…
Bancamiga marks a year of exceptional expansion and profitability
2025 closed for Bancamiga with results that allowed it to consolidate its position as one of the leading institutions within the large segment, driven by the outstanding annual growth of its assets. As of December, its total assets…
Bolivia’s GDP could contract in 2026
In its recent projections for 2026, the World Bank indicated that Bolivia could experience a 1.1 % contraction in its GDP.
According to the international institution, the nation could experience the steepest decline in Latin America, due…
IMF begins meetings with Venezuela to assess internal economic situation
Amid the current political situation in Venezuela, the International Monetary Fund held an off-the-cuff meeting with the country to assess the internal economic situation and the feasibility of resuming bilateral relations.
Some of the…
US dollar faces restrictions on the international stage
More than a dozen countries worldwide have decided to restrict or completely prohibit transactions in US dollars as a protest against its hegemony in the commercial sector.
The US currency faces various initiatives, such as the BRICS…