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 Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility on Saturday, August 30,…
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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…
Brazil leads crypto regulation in Latin America
The cryptocurrency exchange CryptoMKT has highlighted the work of the Central Bank of Brazil in crypto regulation, making the country a leader in Latin America.
According to the platform, the South American country follows international…
The United States signs a Safe Third Country agreement with Paraguay
Paraguay has become the first country in Latin America to sign a Safe Third Country agreement with the United States, meaning that Paraguayans currently on US soil will be able to apply for protection from their country of origin.
This was…
Venezuela suspends drone use in the country for security reasons
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, ordered the suspension of drone flights and sales throughout the country for 30 days, with the possibility of extending the measure, as reflected in Extraordinary Official Gazette No. 6,927.…
Venezuela proposes a reform to the legal regulation of inland fishing
Venezuelan Fisheries Minister Juan Carlos Loyo announced on Thursday, August 14, that reforms to the legal regulation of inland fishing in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs will begin within 15 days.
He emphasized that the objective of this…