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 announcement of this cooperation marked the formal entry of the…
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Venezuela and Brazil lay the groundwork for a bilateral roadmap
During a telephone conversation on Wednesday, August 12, between Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, both officials discussed resuming bilateral cooperation.
Plasencia and Vieira talked…
Central Bank of Venezuela updates banking fees
Through Official Gazette No. 46,427, dated July 31, the Central Bank of Venezuela established the new bank fees, effective immediately for all financial institutions in the country.
The new fees apply to bank transfers, check issuance,…
Caribbean Development Bank to support Venezuela’s recovery
The Caribbean Development Bank (CBD) announced on Monday, August 10, the approval of $1 million in aid for Venezuela's Recovery and Reconstruction Fund following the June 24 earthquakes.
This fund was “established by the Development Bank…
PAHO urges increased vaccination due to measles outbreak in the Americas
The increase in measles cases in the Americas led the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to issue an epidemiological alert urging countries to increase vaccination rates.
So far in 2026, 47,500 cases of measles have been confirmed in…
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…
Caracas implements reduced working hours
The Caracas mayor's office announced a reduction in working hours, aligning with the energy saving plan announced by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, in order to address the effects of the Super Niño phenomenon.
Workers will report to…
Bolivia to support internal reforms with $1.9 billion IMF loan
Bolivia reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a $1.9 billion loan that will be used for a 36-month technical plan to support President Rodrigo Paz's economic reform program.
According to IMF spokesperson Joana…
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…
Chile and Venezuela to resume diplomatic relations
The governments of Chile and Venezuela agreed on Thursday, July 30, to begin the process of normalizing diplomatic relations between the two countries, which have been suspended for two years.
Chilean President José Antonio Katz indicated…
Seniat suspended the obligation for businesses to display the RIF and the ISLR declaration
The superintendent of the National Integrated Customs and Tax Administration Service (Seniat), Román Maniglia, reported in a statement the suspension of the requirement for merchants to display the RIF and the income tax declaration (ISLR).…