A federal judge blocked the order issued by US President Donald Trump to eliminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which protects more than one million immigrants from Venezuela and Haiti.
The decision by Judge Edward Chen of the Northern District of California was announced last Friday,…
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EU imposes multi-million-dollar fine on Google
The European Union imposed a €2.9 billion fine on the US technology company. The charges against Google include violating regional competition rules and favoring its own digital advertising services.
"The European Commission also ordered…
Brazil formalizes its application for IEA membership
Brazil has formalized its application to become a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), an organization that "brings together the major energy consumers of the developed world," the OECD-affiliated body announced.
According to…
European energy companies do not require a license to operate in Venezuela
Amid the known restrictions on Chevron's operations in Venezuela, authorized by the United States, the president of the South American nation, Nicolás Maduro, has invited European energy companies to invest in the country, emphasizing that…
Ecuador to require temporary Visas for Venezuelans and citizens of 39 other countries
Ecuador implemented, starting this Monday, September 1, a new immigration control and security requirement for temporary visa applications for Venezuelans and citizens of 39 other countries.
This was announced by the country's Ministry of…
The Fed could lower rates in September
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in his Jackson Hole speech this week that rates could be lowered in mid-September if the August inflation rate doesn't rebound.
The news came amid President Donald Trump's pressure on the…
Panama resumes consular services in Venezuela
Through its Instagram account, the Panamanian government published a statement informing the Panamanian community in Venezuela and the public of the resumption of its consular. Customer service will be Monday through Thursday, from 8:00…
IMF closes its office in Costa Rica
The evolution of the relationship between Costa Rica and the International Monetary Fund is believed to be the main reason for the closure of the agency's office in that country.
Speculation regarding the closure of the facilities has not…
Citgo share auction deadline extended to Friday, August 29
The Citgo case could be about to be decided after the Delaware court set the deadline for the share auction for this Friday, August 29. The court also set the final hearing for September.
In this regard, US judicial official Robert Pincus…
Intel sells 10 % of its shares to the US government
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan announced the sale of 10 % of its shares to the US government, representing an investment of $8.9 billion.
Last week, President Donald Trump stated at a press conference that Intel, the semiconductor manufacturer,…
ECB accelerates development of the digital euro
Transforming euro banknotes into digital format is not a new idea. However, there are currently compelling reasons that are leading the European Central Bank (ECB) to accelerate the process toward a solution that safeguards the region's…
South Korea to have cryptocurrency regulatory framework ready in October
South Korea's bill for the creation of a stablecoin backed by the won, the country's currency, could be ready in October.
According to local media outlet MoneyToday on Monday, August 18, "the Financial Services Commission (FSC) will unveil…