Aruba's Prime Minister, Mike Eman, indicated last week that the border with Venezuela will reopen on August 1, although precautions remain in place due to the ongoing seismic emergency.
"The initial plan envisions one flight per week," Eman stated. He also emphasized that "the restoration of…
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Venezuela restricts airspace for security measures
Following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, aviation authorities "confirmed the temporary suspension of commercial flights by airlines, as well as operations at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía."
The…
IDB resumes relations with Venezuela and appoints new Governor to the institution
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) resumed relations with Venezuela last Wednesday, June 24. The new governor to the institution is Calixto José Ortega Sánchez.
Relations between the South American country and the financial…
Applications open for vacancies at the Supreme Court of Justice
The Judicial Nominations Committee began the process of receiving applications on Tuesday, June 23, from applicants seeking to fill vacant positions at the Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela, the General Inspectorate of Courts, and the…
Venezuelan government activates national hospital network to assist those affected by earthquakes
The Venezuelan government activated the network of public health centers to provide assistance to those injured and seriously wounded in the earthquakes that occurred late Wednesday afternoon, June 24.
According to a statement from the…
Venezuela and Turkey review investment and infrastructure agreements in Caracas
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Venezuela, Aydan Karamanoğlu, met in Caracas to review and strengthen the agreements between the two nations regarding investment and infrastructure,…
Two strong earthquakes shake Venezuela this June 24
This Wednesday, June 24, two earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 7 on the Richter scale shook Venezuela after 6:00 p.m.
The demonstrations of international solidarity have not been long in coming. The United States, China, Russia, as…
Argentina secures $5 billion in new international loans
On Monday, June 22, Argentine President Javier Milei authorized the Treasury to acquire $5 billion in new debt under partial guarantee schemes provided by multilateral organizations.
While the resolution does not specify the lenders…
Cuba approves the largest package of reforms in nearly two decades
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced the largest package of reforms across several key sectors of Cuba in the last 15 years.
Some of the strategic areas covered by the reforms include agriculture, investment, public and private…
Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella wins presidential election
Labor candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is the new president of Colombia. He will take office on August 7, when Gustavo Petro's presidential term ends.
According to the vote count, Abelardo de la Espriella defeated the left-wing candidate…
UK Prime Minister announces his resignation
The United Kingdom continues to be mired in a political and economic crisis, which has worsened with the announcement of the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will remain in office until his successor is elected.
The…
Brazil promotes Mercosur-Japan free trade agreement
During the G7 Summit in Belfast, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to negotiate a Mercosur-Japan trade agreement.
Regarding these negotiations, the joint statement notes that "the…