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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…
SENIAT eliminated the RIF renewal requirement
The National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration Service (SENIAT) of Venezuela announced the elimination of the renewal requirement for the Tax Information Registry (RIF), except for specific exceptions.
The measure, formalized…
Uruguay prepares for financial system modernization
The Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) presented its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, aimed at modernizing the financial system through the incorporation of artificial intelligence. A draft open finance bill is planned that would allow users greater…
US and Colombia join forces in the fight against drugs
In an announcement made by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Panama on Wednesday, August 12, it was revealed that Colombia has authorized joint military actions with the United States in the fight against drug trafficking.
"The…
Peru and Mexico resumed diplomatic relations
The governments of Peru and Mexico announced on Friday, August 7, the resumption of their diplomatic relations, after a suspension of approximately nine months, according to a statement from their foreign ministries.
Both nations…
Venezuela bans export of construction materials
The Venezuelan government prohibited the export of construction materials through Official Gazette No. 43,409. The measure will be in effect until December 31, 2026, according to Decree No. 5,376.
According to the official gazette, the…
Dialogue table in Venezuela in permanent session until August 12
This Thursday, August 6, the Venezuelan government and the 2015 National Assembly agreed to remain in permanent session until next August 12, according to a statement from each party.…
OFAC extends protection for Citgo until September
With the issuance of General License Y5, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) extended until September 17 the protection of Citgo, a PDVSA subsidiary considered a strategic asset in Venezuelan debt…