Banks will remain closed throughout Venezuela this Thursday, July 24, in observance of the national holiday commemorating, according to the calendar of the Superintendency of Banking Institutions (Sudeban), the birthday of the Liberator, Simón Bolívar.
In this regard, Sudeban reminds citizens that…
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Venezuelan president calls for the creation of a homegrown, sovereign AI
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro emphasized this Monday, July 14, the importance of developing a homegrown, sovereign AI, articulated with the Global South.
The president insisted on the creation of a homegrown AI while criticizing…
Fedecámaras recognizes José Simón Elarba’s commitment to business and the country
In the context of the 81st Annual Assembly of Fedecámaras, the president of the institution, Adán Celis, highlighted the strong commitment of José Simón Elarba, president of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga, describing him as a man who…
Brazil and China to develop CBERS-5 geostationary satellite
Brazil and China signed an agreement for the joint development of the CBERS-5 geostationary satellite, as part of the China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS) program.
The signing of this agreement was announced last week, when…
Chile to host International Summit for Democracy and Multilateralism
The Summit for Democracy and Multilateralism will take place in Santiago, Chile, on July 21st. The event will be chaired by President Gabriel Boric.
The Chilean president will welcome his counterparts Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil,…
Macedonia to build gas pipeline with Greece to reduce dependence on Russia
The new gas pipeline connecting North Macedonia and Greece is expected to be completed in 2027, thus reducing their dependence on Russia in this area.
The gas pipeline, whose construction began last Wednesday, July 9, is estimated to offer…
Trump announces a 50 % tariff on copper
Amid new announcements related to tariffs on various countries and economic activities, US President Donald Trump included a 50 % tax on copper imports.
In a meeting with his cabinet on Tuesday, July 8, Trump announced this new tariff "on…
EU ministers voted for Bulgaria’s entry on the Eurozone in 2026
Bulgaria will become a member of the European Union on January 1, 2026, following a rigorous process that culminated in the approval of the Eurozone's Economy and Finance Ministers.
With this decision, the country becomes the 21st member…
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is the first woman to serve in Suriname’s Parliament
During the parliamentary elections in Suriname, held six weeks ago, the first woman, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, was elected. She has signed an alliance with the other political parties to begin her presidential term.
Opposition candidate…
Mercosur optimistic about signing free trade agreement with the EU
Mercosur representatives held a meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday, July 3, and signed an agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as a further step toward signing the Free Trade Agreement with the European…
OPEC+ to increase crude oil production to 548,000 barrels per day
Crude oil pumping will increase to 548,000 barrels per day starting August 1, according to a decision by OPEC+.
The measure was agreed upon by 22 members of the Saudi-led organization through a virtual meeting last Saturday, July 5.
In an…
Spain agrees on debt conversion program with Cuba
Spain agreed with Cuba on a medium- and long-term Debt Conversion Program of up to €375 million, which will focus on economic growth, as well as social development, investment, and debt relief.
Cuban Minister of Economy, Trade, and…