Brazil's Central Bank would implement an interest rate cut, currently at 15%, starting in March if the projected inflation rate for 2026 of 3.0 % is maintained.
During the recent meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (Copom), in the last week of January, it was agreed to maintain rates at 15 %,…
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Cavidea calls for a level playing field regarding potential imports from the United States
The president of the Venezuelan Chamber of the Food Industry (Cavidea), Juvenal Arveláez, stated last week that they are not afraid of potential imports of basic food items from the United States, provided there is a level playing field for…
Bancamiga boosts Yaracuy’s agricultural and industrial potential with its new branch
To contribute to boosting the growth of Yaracuy State, Bancamiga inaugurated its San Felipe branch on February 10th, the first in the state and the institution's 51st overall.
With the attendance of prominent representatives from the…
Bolivia prepares package of laws to attract investment in strategic sectors
The Bolivian government announced on Tuesday, February 3, that it is working on a package of laws aimed at strengthening the national economy and sustainable development by attracting domestic and foreign investment.
The South American…
OFAC authorizes sale of US diluents to Venezuela
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a new license last week for the sale of US diluents to Venezuela, as part of the opening of crude oil exports from the South American country.
According to this license, the export and…
Oversharing and Cybersecurity: Dangers when employees share too much online
Employee advocacy has existed as a concept for over a decade. But what began as a well-intentioned way to enhance corporate profile, thought leadership, and marketing also has some unintended consequences. When professionals post about…
The United States extends Citgo auction until March
A new license issued by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the auction of the Citgo refinery until March.
The document states that it "temporarily prevents creditors from invoking US courts to…
Fedenaga forecasts increased meat demand this year
According to recent statements by the president of the National Federation of Livestock Producers of Venezuela (Fedenaga), Édgar Medina, an increase in domestic meat consumption is projected for 2026.
Medina added in a radio interview that…
Chinese refineries will replace Venezuelan crude oil supplies with Iranian product
Due to the decrease in Venezuelan oil shipments to China, following negotiations with the United States, refineries in the Asian country have begun buying heavy oil from Iran.
According to Reuters, "the drop in Venezuelan supply is being…
Dominican Republic and Venezuela reactivate consular services and air connection
The reactivation of consular services and air connections between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic was announced this Sunday, February 1, following an agreement that ends the suspension that had been in place since July 2024.
The…
Venezuela announces first export of liquefied petroleum gas
This Sunday, February 1, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, celebrated the first export of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a historic milestone for the nation.
Through the Telegram application, Rodríguez indicated that the…
IMF forecasts economic growth for Argentina within the G20
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Argentina will be the fourth fastest-growing economy within the G20 in 2026, ranking behind India, Indonesia, and China.
According to the international organization's projections regarding the…