The president of the Venezuelan Book Chamber (Cavelibros), Adriana Olivares, announced last week the reinstatement of the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption for book imports.
The tax incentive, which had been suspended in June, will allow publishing companies and bookstores to offer better prices to…
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Alaskan oil production to increase 13 % in 2026
Recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates that Alaskan crude oil production will increase by approximately 13% in 2026, reaching 477,000 barrels per day, the highest figure since 1980.
Alaska, a producing…
Gold could reach record prices in 2026
Gold could reach record prices in 2026, according to forecasts from the World Gold Council (WGC) in London, given the increase in demand driven by central banks.
Gold is a safe haven asset that is experiencing an upward trend globally,…
Bancamiga launches cybersecurity talks for clients
With the aim of educating, raising awareness, and informing clients about the most common digital frauds in Venezuela, as well as how to avoid and recognize them, Bancamiga launched a series of cybersecurity talks for its clients, part of…
Iran joins the top seven steel producers
Iran reached seventh place in the global steel production rankings in October, after its monthly output increased to 3.3 million tons.
This figure was published by the World Steel Association, according to the Mehr News Agency, indicating…
Economists predict stable inflation in the United States in 2026
A group of economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics in the group's year-end forecast survey indicated that the United States will experience slight economic growth in 2026.
Likewise, the 42 specialists…
Workers will get a 5 % salary increase in Spain during 2026
Salaries in Spain will rise by around 5 % in 2026, according to projections published by Randstad Research, Randstad's research center.
According to the study, the projections are based on data on compensation in eight geographic…
Remittances in cryptocurrencies from Venezuela to other countries increase
During 2025, remittances from Venezuela to countries such as Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador have increased, particularly in USDT, according to a recent statement by Richard Ujueta, president of the Venezuelan Chamber of Electronic Commerce…
Trump removes 40 % tariff on certain Brazilian products
The United States announced the elimination of the 40 % tariff on a list of products from Brazil, following negotiations between Donald Trump and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The products included are beef and other bovine products; spices,…
Free trade zones have a positive impact on Uruguay’s economy
During the opening of the XXVIII Ibero-American Free Trade Zone Conference, Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi emphasized the positive impact on the local economy of this model.
The president stated, "This is a model that has enormous…
Cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies: advances, risks, and lessons learned in 2025
The year 2025 was marked by record losses from attacks and fraud in the cryptocurrency universe. In the first half of the year alone, thefts totaled $2.17 billion, surpassing the total value recorded in 2024, according to Chainalysis.…
Hydrocarbons sector contributes 17 % of Venezuela’s GDP
During a meeting with the Council of Vice Ministers of Hydrocarbons and the president of PDVSA, Héctor Obregón, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the hydrocarbons sector contributes 17 % of the national GDP.
Rodríguez…