A new regulation that came into effect in the European Union on Tuesday, July 7, mandates the installation of a driver monitoring infrared camera in all new cars and light commercial vehicles registered in the 27 member states.
Although criticisms have arisen regarding privacy violations, “the…
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Brazil and France strengthen cooperation on cross-border security
The recent visit to Brazil by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot served to strengthen bilateral cooperation on cross-border security.
During the meeting, both nations signed a roadmap for cooperation in the fight against drug…
Earthquake victims to receive aid for six months
The Venezuelan government indicated that economic aid will be allocated to those affected by the earthquakes for six months.
Likewise, the Executive Branch approved a decree for “the start of a subsidy plan of up to 80% on the mortgage…
In Venezuela, the State of Emergency is in force due to the earthquakes of June 24
After the earthquakes of June 24, Venezuela decreed a State of Emergency throughout the territory, through Extraordinary Official Gazette No. 7039.
Through Decree 5,364, dated June 24, the State of National Emergency was declared to deploy…
Venezuela manages special $200 million reconstruction and technical assistance fund
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the creation of a $200 million reconstruction and assistance fund.
Rodríguez emphasized that this fund "will allow for the immediate allocation of emergency relief funds to affected…
The United Nations will help Venezuela with $50 million
Through its World Food Programme, the United Nations hopes to collect $50 million in aid to assist some 500,000 people affected by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24.
Stephanie Hochstetter, head of the organization in the…
Hyundai Motor Group donates $1 million to support earthquake recovery
Hyundai Motor Group officially announced a $1 million donation to support relief and recovery efforts in Venezuela following the recent earthquake that caused significant damage in the affected regions.
The donation will be channeled…
The yen fell to its lowest level in 40 years
The Japanese yen fell to a 40-year low on Tuesday, June 30, leaving authorities on high alert given this setback against the US dollar.
"Experts believe that government action will not reverse the currency's trend," but intervention is not…
CAF announces the Venezuela recovery and reconstruction fund
The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) announced the creation of the Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, which will begin with a seed capital of $1 million.
This amount is in addition to the $300,000…
14.5 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in Venezuela from Peru
Peru sent 14.5 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela, including food, supplies, and household goods, as assistance to those affected by the recent earthquakes in the country.
The shipment was made via a Peruvian Air Force plane, bringing…
Fedecámaras assures supply of basic goods in Venezuela
In a call for calm, the president of Fedecámaras, Felipe Capozzolo, stated that Venezuela is capable of guaranteeing the supply of basic goods to the population, following the two earthquakes of June 24.
The business leader spoke out to…
Shell to send $5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela
In a press release, Shell announced it will provide $5 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela, channeled through the World Food Programme (WEP) and local humanitarian organizations.
The funds will be used, among other things, to support…