With 73 % of voters in favor, Switzerland approved the permanent use of cash in a referendum this Sunday, March 8.
In an increasingly digital world, a high percentage of transactions in Switzerland are still paid for with cash. The referendum to decide whether this payment method would be…
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Two new candidates nominated for UN Secretary-General
An announcement made Wednesday by the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, revealed two new candidates for the position of Secretary-General of the organization.
Now, in addition to Michelle Bachelet,…
Trump announced on Monday the easing of oil sanctions against Russia
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday the easing or suspension of some oil sanctions against Russia in order to stabilize crude oil prices.
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Gustavo Petro’s party wins 25 seats in the Congress
During the legislative elections in Colombia, held on Sunday, March 8, Petro's party won 25 seats in Congress, thus strengthening the Historical Pact party, led by current President Gustavo Petro, in the Senate.
The results indicate that…
UN celebrates the International Women’s Day
Today the world celebrates International Women's Day. In this context, the United Nations is launching the theme: "Rights, Justice and Action for and by All Women and Girls," to raise awareness about remaining challenges in areas such as…
Venezuela implements Unified Protocol for Non-Oil Exports
The Venezuelan government began implementing the new Unified Protocol for Non-Oil Exports this March, aimed at simplifying the legal framework for the international sale of local products.
The new protocol, based on the digitization of…
Trump rejects pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
The 25-year prison sentence for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried remains in place after the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump had ruled out granting him a pardon.
In 2023, the founder of the crypto platform was found guilty and…
India and Canada expect to sign free trade agreement before year’s end
During a recent meeting in New Delhi between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and his counterpart Narendra Modi, Carney announced that both nations plan to sign the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) before the end of…
Venemergencia fosters business debate with the forum “Being an Entrepreneur in Venezuela”
As part of the launch of the book “Venemergencia: 20 Years of a Disruptive and Socially Impactful Healthcare System,” Venemergencia organized the forum “Being an Entrepreneur in Venezuela: Past, Present, and Future of a Transformative…
Brazil’s Central Bank estimates crypto regulation will be ready in 2027
The regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Brazil could be ready in 2027, according to a recent statement from the country's central bank.
The regulatory body has outlined the timeline for establishing the stages of the regulatory…
Four new vice ministers appointed at Venezuelan Foreign Ministry
On Monday, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the appointment of four new vice ministers at the country's Foreign Ministry.
The measure represents a reorganization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs "encompassing the…
South Korea sentences former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life imprisonment
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday, February 19, for insurrection related to the martial law he imposed, which prevented Parliament from functioning normally.
The Seoul Central…