Japan will open its doors to more than 1.23 million foreign workers by fiscal year 2028, although the maximum stay for these workers will be five years.
The measure falls under the framework of specific residency and skills development programs for skilled workers, which aim to address labor…
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Venezuelan debt renegotiation could restart this year
The potential easing of US sanctions against Venezuela is encouraging a group of bondholders with approximately $60 billion in debt to pursue a possible renegotiation.
The current political landscape has opened the door to potential…
IMF begins meetings with Venezuela to assess internal economic situation
Amid the current political situation in Venezuela, the International Monetary Fund held an off-the-cuff meeting with the country to assess the internal economic situation and the feasibility of resuming bilateral relations.
Some of the…
Japan’s Prime Minister to dissolve the Parliament and call for early elections
Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a meeting with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Innovation Party (Ishin), in which she announced her intention to dissolve Parliament and call for early…
SAIME to hold first national ID card issuance this Saturday, January 17
The Administrative Service for Identification, Migration and Foreigners of Venezuela indicated that the first national ID card issuance and data verification journey of the year will be held this Saturday, January 17.
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Venezuela announces a reform of the national electric system
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced last week new laws that will be incorporated into existing legislation, focused on the modernization and recovery of the national electric system.
In this regard, Rodríguez spoke of…
EU approves agreement with Mercosur
The countries of the European Union approved the agreement with Mercosur last Friday, January 9, after more than 25 years of negotiations, representing a historic step towards the creation of the world's largest free trade area.
The…
Venezuela agrees with Italy to elevate diplomatic missions to the rank of ambassadors
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil indicated on Monday, January 12, that he held a telephone conversation with Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani to discuss elevating diplomatic missions to…
Venezuela activates the Agro-Food General Commission
Last week, the Agro-Food General Commission was activated in Venezuela by interim president Delcy Rodríguez.
The announcement was made last Tuesday, January 6, detailing that the objective of this commission is "to guarantee and strengthen…
El Salvador’s economy could have grown 4 % by the end of 2025
El Salvador should have closed 2025 with an economic growth rate of 4 %, instead of the 2.6 % projected by the International Monetary Fund.
The Central American nation, governed by Nayib Bukele, is projected to have achieved this strong…
Miami Mayor asks Trump to reinstate TPS for Venezuelans
The current instability in Venezuela is leading to a search for protection mechanisms for citizens, particularly migrants. In this regard, Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins asked President Donald Trump to immediately reinstate TPS for these…
Brazil, Guyana, and Argentina stand out as key suppliers of oil in 2026, according to the IEA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts an increase in global oil production of 800,000 barrels per day in 2026, thanks to the prominent role of Argentina, Brazil, and Guyana: three non-OPEC countries that will contribute…