In an effort to strengthen the business fabric of eastern Venezuela, Bancamiga successfully held the forum “Tools to Boost and Boost Your Business.” The event brought together more than 800 entrepreneurs and representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises in Maturín.

José Simón Elarba, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga, welcomed the attendees, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to regional economic growth and its social commitment to Venezuelans.

He explained that the bank organizes these forums because, since 2019, the country has witnessed the resilience and ability of Venezuelans to overcome adversity. Despite the challenges, they have developed initiatives to move forward. “That’s where Bancamiga’s idea began: to connect the dreams, aspirations, ideas, and projects of entrepreneurs with experts who can help them grow,” he stated.

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Elarba highlighted that Bancamiga’s goal is to provide not only financial services but also the knowledge necessary for each entrepreneur to scale their business and contribute to the well-being of their community.

The event had the strategic support of the Monagas Entrepreneurship Development Fund (Fondeem) and the Emprender Juntos platform, represented by its president and state coordinator, Gabriel Oleggini, who highlighted the importance of public-private partnerships to boost the local economy.

High-level agenda

The forum offered a comprehensive training program, covering everything from strategic vision to technological innovation. Mauricio Parilli, Director of Aprendo y Emprendo (Learn and Start Up), kicked off the day with the presentation “Building Sustainable Businesses,” urging entrepreneurs to generate economic, social, and environmental value.

Marketing strategist and speaker Isa Bermúdez captivated the audience with “The Voice of Your Brand: Communicating with Impact,” providing key insights for differentiating businesses in a competitive market.

For his part, economist Jesús Palacios presented “Business Opportunities in Venezuela,” offering a clear vision of the trends and growth possibilities in the current context.

The forum’s closing session was led by Joco González, a digital business specialist, who spoke on the “Strategic Use of Artificial Intelligence,” equipping attendees with cutting-edge tools to optimize their processes.

Boosting entrepreneurship

Monagas is one of the states where the entrepreneurial movement is strongest nationwide. Gabriel Oleggini, President of Fondeem, noted that the state has 37,000 registered entrepreneurs, 61 % of whom are women. “It’s a very interesting dynamic that allows us to develop the productive forces of our state,” he added.

The forum held in Monagas reaffirms Bancamiga’s corporate social responsibility policy. Bancamiga offers various training options for people with business initiatives and published the Entrepreneur’s Manual, outlining the steps to turn business ideas into reality.

And the entrepreneurs… “They also have access to the agency teams, who advise them on products and services, and to Bancamiga’s financing so they can scale and become business owners,” emphasized José Simón Elarba.

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Apple and Intel reached a preliminary agreement, after a year of negotiations, for the manufacture of chips for some Apple devices.

It is not yet known which Apple products would be included in the agreement. However, the announcement “represents a significant move for Intel Foundry, the division with which Intel seeks to manufacture both its own chips and third-party designs.”

According to The Wall Street Journal, the agreement between the two companies comes under pressure from the Trump Administration. The newspaper notes that “last summer, the government converted nearly $9 billion in federal aid to Intel into a 10 % equity stake. It then used that support to attract strategic customers to the company.”

In this scenario, Apple would have been one of the priority targets of that industrial strategy. “The Cupertino company relies on TSMC to manufacture the chips it designs for iPhones, iPads, and Macs.” Faced with high demand for these components from Nvidia, Apple is seeking alternatives to TSMC, while Intel is trying to strengthen its foundry business.

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Instagram announced a key change to its algorithm starting in June, directly related to content reposting.

The social network seeks to reduce the saturation of accounts that repeat posts and favor original content, such as photos taken by the creator, edits that reflect a personal vision, as well as image series, tutorials, or original visual narratives.

The penalty will be visible in the loss of feed recommendations. The platform aims to give greater value to original and distinctive creators, drastically reduce the reposting model, among other things.

As for those who use this method, all is not lost. To maintain their accounts, avoid losing visibility, and prevent appeals, they can replicate content or offer their opinion on the topic, but must always credit the original author.

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Venemergencia, the leading private healthcare services platform in Venezuela, has consolidated its value-based healthcare model with its Urgent Care Network, which already has 7 of its own locations and 13 partner clinics, continuing its expansion. The company reached an operational milestone that provides greater access to healthcare for Venezuelans, making healthcare an experience distinguished by its humane and cost-effective approach.

A paradigm shift in healthcare management

Unlike the traditional model based on service volume, value-based healthcare prioritizes efficiency, sustainability, and, fundamentally, optimal patient outcomes. According to Dr. Andrés Simón González-Silén, physician, founding partner, and CEO of Venemergencia, this approach seeks to maximize patient well-being relative to cost, ensuring fair and humane access to the healthcare system.

“Being a doctor is a commitment to life. In the emergency room, we find the energy to be there when we are most needed. Our goal is clear: to care for lives, not just treat diseases,” says Dr. González-Silén.

After more than 20 years of experience serving the beneficiaries of the country’s leading insurance companies, Venemergencia has transformed the sector through the use of hard data and technology (development of mobile applications, a medical chatbot, development of projects in the metaverse, and vital signs monitoring). Currently, the company manages an operation that assists more than 60,000 people monthly, integrating telemedicine, home care, and transportation services that drastically reduce unnecessary visits to clinics and hospitals.

“This is more than a business model; it is the materialization of our purpose: to provide greater and better access to healthcare for Venezuelans. Offering this option to different communities fills us with pride,” emphasizes Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez, Founding Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Venemergencia.

Strategic expansion and social impact

The Urgent Care Network continues its expansion and is already a reality in 20 emergency rooms: in addition to its own locations in Caracas (Xerox Tower and La Candelaria), Maracay, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracaibo, and Lechería; the company has established partnerships with private clinics that have adopted its operational protocol to treat patients with medical emergencies. This network is present and operational in Pampatar, Juan Griego, Guatire, San Antonio de Los Altos, San Cristóbal, Puerto Ordaz, Acarigua, Ciudad Ojeda, Cabimas, La Guaira, El Tigre, Maturín, and Punto Fijo. This growth goes hand in hand with a strong commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, promoted by the Fundación Venemergencia.

Among its sustainability achievements are:

• Cardioprotected Zones: Installation of 31 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training of 2,600 people in their use.
• Academic Training: Partnerships with UCAB, UNIMET, USB, Universidad Santa María, and Universidad Monteávila for the professional development of first responders and paramedics through elective courses and diploma programs accredited by the National Academy of Medicine.
• Public-Private Partnerships: Organization of professional development workshops with the Venezuelan Social Security Institute (IVSS) at the Domingo Luciani Hospital and free telemedicine for the more than one million members of the Venezuelan Social Security System (SIVSS).

Find Urgent Care locations:

• Caracas | Bello Campo, Torre Xerox.
• Caracas | La Candelaria.
• Maracay | Av. principal de Las Delicias.
• Valencia | C.C. Concepto La Viña.
• Barquisimeto | Av. Lara, con calle C.
• Lechería | Av. Principal Diego Bautista Urbaneja.
• Maracaibo | Av. Bellavista.

Partner network:

• Nueva Esparta | Clínica Juan Griego.
• Pampatar | Clínica La Fe.
• Guatire | Clínica Ozanam.
• San Antonio de los Altos | Policlínica El Retiro.
• San Cristóbal | Centro Clínico San Cristóbal.
• Puerto Ordaz | Clínica La Esperanza.
• Acarigua | Clínica CEMELL.
• Cabimas | Hospital El Rosario.
• Ciudad Ojeda | Hospital El Rosario.
• La Guaira | Centro Médico Provesalud.
• El Tigre | Clínica del Sur.
• Maturín | Instituto Médico Especializado Victoria.
• Punto Fijo | Policlínica de Paraguaná.

Venemergencia demonstrates that modern medicine is practiced through innovation and efficient management, building a healthcare system that is, above all, sustainable and profoundly humane.

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The Venezuelan gastronomic scene reaches a new publishing milestone with the launch of “Flavors of the Soul: Culinary Universes Between Origin and Avant-Garde,” a work that, thanks to Bancamiga and Mastercard, transcends the recipe book to become a historical testimony of current haute cuisine.

The book serves as a record of the gatherings held in 2024 and 2025, when renowned figures such as Massimo Bottura, Norbert Niederkofler, and Andoni Luis Aduriz visited Venezuela.

Through the narrative of journalists and chroniclers Nahir Márquez, Giuliana Chiappe, Rubén Rojas, and Larissa Hernández, the work intertwines the visit of these global icons with the vibrancy of the national scene.

Regarding the significance of this launch, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga, José Simón Elarba, stated that “for our organization, ‘Flavors of the Soul’ represents a necessary record of what we can achieve when strategic vision is combined with a passion for excellence. This project has been conceived with the same rigor as the preparation of a great dish, where different elements and areas of work converge to leave a lasting testament to our management capabilities and commitment to culture.”

She stated that “at Bancamiga, we believe in experiences that leave a lasting impression. We trust in the value of bringing together people who share a way of seeing the world, enjoying it, and transforming it. Gastronomy, in that sense, has been a natural territory for expressing who we are and where we want to go.”

For Elarba, the book is an invitation to sit down at the table, to listen to the stories told through flavors, and to understand that when you work with purpose and sensitivity, even seemingly disparate worlds can engage in harmonious dialogue. Because in the end, “both in the kitchen and in life, what truly matters is sharing what we are passionate about and enjoying it.”

During the presentation this Thursday at Quinta Esmeralda in Campo Alegre, Claudia Acosta, Country Manager of Mastercard Venezuela, maintained that the book, Flavors of the Soul, is a testament to Mastercard’s commitment to Venezuelan culture.

Journalist and writer Giuliana Chiappe highlighted the importance of this publication in showcasing the richness that defines the country’s identity. Its fundamental value lies in uniting a love for culinary heritage and projecting the essence of Venezuelan society in a high-quality physical format.

“I think it’s wonderful that Bancamiga is producing a book like this, a book that endures, a book that remains, a printed book, a book that tells the story of who we are,” she stated during her remarks.

The work is not limited to a compilation of recipes; it also analyzes the artistic process and the fieldwork carried out “from scratch.” According to Chiappe, the final result is a testament to a sector that has achieved a “very high level,” positioning itself as a benchmark capable of attracting the top chefs of the Michelin Guide.

A bridge between origins and the global sphere

Flavors of the Soul not only highlights international presence but also delves into the culinary offerings of four chefs leading the way in Caracas: José Antonio Casanova at Toro, Claudia Crisante at Vizio, Issam Koteich at Cordero, and Juan Hernáez at Bocca Di Lupo.

Hernáez emphasized the importance of this institutional initiative within the context of the sector’s recovery, praising the effort to gather information and showcase the industry’s work in recent years. His approach at Bocca Di Lupo, which focuses on fusing Italian immigrant traditions with local products, exemplifies the richness of the gastronomic identity that the project seeks to protect.

“For me, it’s quite important, given the context Venezuela has experienced in recent years, that we are now not only seeing a recovery but that companies like Bancamiga are dedicated to gathering information and organizing these kinds of events,” he added.

“Sabores del Alma” also pays homage to the Venezuelan diaspora of talent that now boasts Michelin stars abroad, including Ricardo Chaneton (Mono, Hong Kong), Santiago Fernández (Maz, Tokyo), and Enrique Limardo (Seven Reasons, Washington, D.C.).

This, the third book from the Bancamiga Publishing Fund, following “Historias Repetibles” and “Manual para Emprendedores,” recognizes in its structure that haute cuisine is unviable without respect for its origins. Therefore, it dedicates a significant portion to the artisans of the product: Pilar Cabrera (Casa Mejillón), Miguel Rodríguez (Herencia Divina), Carlos Bejarano (Urbánico), and Octavio Teruel (Vegetales Marinos).

Conceived under the premise that creating a book emulates preparing a dish, this work blends technique, sensory memory, and organizational management. Ultimately, it is a necessary record of Venezuela’s capacity to generate world-class experiences through the universal language of food.

With Sabores del alma, Bancamiga and Mastercard connect their customers with top-level gastronomic experiences, integrating concepts of innovation, sustainability and social responsibility.

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To read and view the artwork, as well as learn more about the comprehensive “Flavors of the Soul” initiative, visit: https://www.bancamiga.com/sabores-del-alma/.

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In its quest to offer a cutting-edge and disruptive product in the country, Bancamiga, in partnership with Mastercard, presents Venezuela’s first Passion Card to the financial market: the “Flavors of the Soul” Debit Card.

“This card stems from the conviction that enjoyment, when well-thought-out, can also be a form of cultural connection. More than a tool, it is an invitation to explore culinary offerings that prioritize discernment, quality, and emotion, reinforcing that silent bond between those who create, those who accompany, and those who sit at the table with genuine interest,” stated José Simón Elarba, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga.

Bancamiga and Mastercard launched this Passion Card to a select group of clients, ahead of the presentation this Thursday of the book *Flavors of the Soul*, in which Elarba writes that “at Bancamiga, we believe in experiences that leave a lasting impression. We trust in the value of bringing together people who share a way of seeing the world, enjoying it, and transforming it. Gastronomy, in that sense, has been a natural territory for expressing who we are and where we want to go.”

For Claudia Acosta, Country Manager of Mastercard Venezuela, this is not just another card, “but a key to a world of flavors and unforgettable experiences. With it, cardholders access exclusive experiences through Priceless.com.”

Global passions with local flavor

The Sabores del Alma debit card offers Mastercard benefits including promotions, exclusive passes with chefs and at world-class restaurants, a curated guide to restaurants around the world, and the opportunity for cardholders to receive incentives on their account when dining at the country’s most prestigious restaurants.

It also features discounts on premium dining packages through Mastercard Collection, travel benefits, and preferential access to VIP lounges at airports worldwide.

“This Bancamiga card is the embodiment of one of our most vibrant passions: gastronomy. Our shared vision with Bancamiga offers access to the Priceless in Venezuela. In a country where gastronomy unites generations through tradition, this Passion Card invites everyone to experience global passions with local flavor,” added Acosta.

More than just offering benefits, this exclusive product from the Flavors of the Soul initiative is an invitation to explore a world where aromas evoke roots and every detail is designed for those seeking to give profound meaning to every experience.

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Technology companies SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services signed an agreement with the Pentagon for the implementation of AI in classified military systems.

The new element in this agreement is the exclusion of Anthropic, due to “a dispute with the Pentagon regarding its demand for safeguards on how the military uses its AI tools.”

The announcement caused a stir among Google employees, who have requested that the company withdraw from the agreement.

In any case, according to the announcement made on Friday, May 1, the goal is to create an “AI-focused combat force,” with a combination of closed-source and open-source models.

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OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence company, is reportedly working on a smartphone dedicated exclusively to this technology, in collaboration with MediaTek and Qualcomm. Design and manufacturing would be handled by Luxshare Precision Industry.

According to data leaked by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, OpenAI is focusing its research on the mass production of a smartphone by 2028.

This ambitious plan aims to leverage so-called AI agents to “transform the user experience of the device. Instead of primarily interacting with standalone applications, the user could delegate tasks to artificial intelligence systems capable of understanding context and executing actions more directly.”

This would result in a more seamless and contextual interface, “where AI would act as an intermediary between the user and the phone’s various functions.”

According to Kuo, the smartphone represents an ideal platform for running AI systems that can make decisions based on real-time information, which the system can obtain from the user’s own data, such as their habits, location, and communications.

“For OpenAI, controlling both the hardware and the operating system could be key to delivering a fully integrated AI agent experience.” If the company’s plans come to fruition, it would enter the smartphone market to compete alongside Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Xiaomi, and Huawei, among others.

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Meta announced an update to its account center, aiming to simplify the process and provide greater security for users of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp.

According to a press release, the new feature provides “a platform that allows for the efficient management of all user experiences.” They stated that “with the diverse ways of creating, learning, and communicating today, centralization becomes essential to offer a smoother and more practical experience.”

The update will be rolled out gradually throughout the year, allowing users to see “all their linked applications and devices in a single account center.”

However, in the specific case of WhatsApp, users will have the option to “include or exclude their account from the hub, thus ensuring greater control over their preferences. This is especially relevant in a context where privacy and personalization are top priorities.”

The feature prioritizes security, so Meta indicated the possibility of setting a single password for all access, simplifying the process. Furthermore, registration on new applications can be done using information from existing accounts.

Authentication methods will be more secure than traditional passwords. “Meta has incorporated options such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, as well as the ability to use the device password to log in.” All of this is to reinforce the protection of the user and their sensitive information.

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The 2026 National Agricultural Expo will be held in Caracas from May 13 to 17, bringing the agricultural sector to Simón Bolívar Park in La Carlota.

The event will bring together producers from all over the country, as well as representatives of institutions, companies, investors, and the public to showcase the present and future of the Venezuelan agri-food sector.

During the Expo, the country’s productive, technological, and commercial advancements will be showcased, integrating both the agricultural and livestock sectors—fundamental pillars of economic development and food security.

In the livestock sector, more than a thousand animals of the bovine, buffalo, caprine, and ovine species will be present. The agricultural sector will also be featured, highlighting the production of strategic crops, innovation in cultivation, and the strengthening of the production chain.

Attendees will be able to enjoy an interactive experience with simulations of the production process and traceability of agri-food products, allowing them to understand, in a didactic way, the journey from the field to the final consumer, reinforcing confidence in national production.

Of course, there will be business meetings, talks, gastronomy, and entertainment, with “llanera” music as a highlight, in addition to cultural presentations, traditional shows, and live concerts.

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