Canada imposed new tariffs on US imports on Tuesday, September 8, at 15 %, 25 %, and 50 %, equivalent to approximately US$20 billion.
According to the official list published by the Canadian government, “the new tariffs apply to selected products among those affected by US tariffs, with individual…
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French embassy resumes visa process in Venezuela
This Monday, September 7, the French Embassy in Venezuela announced the resumption of the visa process for those wishing to visit France.
The document can be obtained by completing the corresponding online form through the official website…
OFAC issues licenses easing sanctions on Venezuela’s mining sector
On September 2, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General Licenses 51D, 54C, and 55A, which ease sanctions applied to the coal and minerals industry in Venezuela, including gold.
The…
Cryptocurrency theft using fake Claude desktop app
Cybercriminals are using a fake Claude desktop application to spread RevStealer malware, which has reportedly affected more than 50 crypto wallets.
In their operations, the hackers have used the fake Claude Opus 5 Free Desktop app to steal…
US Congress averts Government shutdown with federal budget extension
With 370 votes in favor and 48 against, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday, September 1st, to extend the federal budget, effective from September 30th to December 11th.
This extension, which had already been…
Venezuela-United States oil agreement seeks to boost production and investment
The governments of Venezuela and the United States announced on Friday, August 28, the signing of a historic agreement for the United States to control 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan crude oil reserves for 25 years, as clarified by…
Government and opposition set tentative date to resume dialogue
September 15 has been selected as the tentative date to resume dialogue between the government and the opposition in Venezuela, as announced by the head of the opposition delegation, Dinorah Figuera, in a videoconference from Spain.…
Brussels demands permanent child protection measures from Meta
Last week, Meta agreed to pay $18 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by 29 state attorneys general in the United States, who accused the platform of maintaining an addictive design harmful to children and young people on platforms like…
OFAC General Licenses 61 and 62 authorize negotiations in the telecommunications sector
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued new General Licenses 61 and 62 on August 12, which allow the export to Venezuela of goods, software, hardware, and services related to the installation, improvement, maintenance, and…
US companies and citizens exempt from reporting beneficial owners
A new rule approved on August 14 by the US Treasury Department permanently exempts US companies and citizens from reporting beneficial ownership, as required by the Corporate Transparency Act.
The measure, which also includes the deletion…
Taxpayer identification number must appear on social media and digital platform advertising
The National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration Service (SENIAT) announced last week that it will be mandatory for businesses, brands, entrepreneurs, individuals or entities promoting goods to display their Taxpayer Identification…
Venezuelan gold released by the Bank of England to be held in US custody
The 2015 National Assembly delegation confirmed that the Venezuelan gold recently released by the Bank of England — approximately 31 tons — will be held in custody by the US Treasury and international companies for use in the country's…