Although cryptocurrency adoption in Venezuela has declined in the last year, it continues to grow thanks to the opening of the national banking system to the purchase and sale of these assets, consolidating its position as the key channel for this sector.
This was reported on Wednesday, February…
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US authorizes supply of technology and software for oil production in Venezuela
The US Treasury Department announced on Tuesday, February 10, the issuance of the new General License 44A, which authorizes “the supply, export, and re-export of technology, software, equipment, and services necessary for the exploration,…
Peace and reconciliation in Venezuela are the main objective of the amnesty law.
The amnesty law, approved last week in Venezuela by the National Assembly, will serve to strengthen peace and reconciliation in the country, according to interim president Delcy Rodríguez.
The official stated: "Reconciliation must be a…
OFAC authorizes sale of US diluents to Venezuela
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a new license last week for the sale of US diluents to Venezuela, as part of the opening of crude oil exports from the South American country.
According to this license, the export and…
The United States extends Citgo auction until March
A new license issued by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the auction of the Citgo refinery until March.
The document states that it "temporarily prevents creditors from invoking US courts to…
Spain announces social media ban for under 16s
The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, announced that the country will prohibit the use of social media for those under 16 and that platforms will be required to implement age verification systems.
Sánchez announced…
Venezuela welcomes new ambassadors from Nicaragua and Italy
On Monday, February 2, diplomats Valezka Fiorella López Herrera, the new ambassador appointed by the Republic of Nicaragua, and Giovanni Umberto De Vito, from Italy, presented their respective Letters of Credence to Venezuelan Foreign…
Dominican Republic and Venezuela reactivate consular services and air connection
The reactivation of consular services and air connections between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic was announced this Sunday, February 1, following an agreement that ends the suspension that had been in place since July 2024.
The…
Chile registers Michelle Bachelet’s candidacy to lead the UN
The deadline for announcing the replacement for the current Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, is January 1, 2027. In this regard, the current President of Chile, Gabriel Boric, announced on Monday the formal…
US diplomat Laura Dogu arrives in Venezuela
This Saturday, January 31, US diplomat Laura Dogu arrived in Venezuela to lead the working sessions between the governments of Venezuela and the United States.
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil announced the news via his Telegram…
The Fed keeps rates current without short-term cuts expectations
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated this Wednesday that interest rates will remain in the 3.5 %–3.75 % range, while tempering expectations of short-term cuts.
On the other hand, the Federal Reserve noted “improvements in the U.S. economy,…
EU approves regulation to eliminate Russian gas imports
European Union member states approved the regulation to begin the phase-out of liquefied natural gas and pipeline gas imports from Russia in 2027.
The decision, approved by a qualified majority, with Hungary and Slovakia voting against and…