The US economy is facing a setback as a result of decisions made since 2015 by President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court's ruling that the president's tariff collection was illegal, and federal government spending that exceeds revenue by $2 trillion. All of this has pushed the sovereign debt above…
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ESET joins European project to combat inequalities in the technology sector
ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, is part of GENDEII –Gender and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Indicators for European and Latin American Technology Companies, and Related Training Strategies– a research project…
Argentina produces 33 % more crude oil under Javier Milei’s administration
Argentina is currently in a strong position in the oil production arena, with a daily increase of 32.6 % since 2023, when Javier Milei assumed the presidency.
"In addition to the slowdown in inflation and the reduction of poverty, there is…
Panama Canal reduces draft due to El Niño drought
The Panama Canal implemented the third of five draft adjustments, lowering it to 48.5 feet (14.78 meters), as a preventative measure against the drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon.
The country had already implemented the first…
Uruguay prepares for financial system modernization
The Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) presented its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, aimed at modernizing the financial system through the incorporation of artificial intelligence. A draft open finance bill is planned that would allow users greater…
US and Colombia join forces in the fight against drugs
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…
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…