Data on economic growth at the end of 2025, published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), places India as the Asian nation with the highest growth, starting at 5 %.

India is followed by China and Indonesia, although it surpasses them at the end of the fiscal year. Its growth is based on strong domestic demand and favorable external factors, without discounting the challenges it must face to achieve its development goals by 2047.

In the case of Latin America, the country with the highest economic growth is Argentina, according to the organization, with 4.2 %, thanks to investment and exports.

The OECD also highlights a favorable business environment, the dynamism of the mining and energy sectors, and less burdensome regulations.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s estimate for Gross Domestic Product growth by the end of 2025 is 1 %, compared to 4.1 % in 2024.

According to the Russian leader, the nation’s inflation will remain stable, not exceeding 6 %, which is within the national plan.

Putin stated this in a live televised address, adding: “The conditions and opportunities have now been created to begin gradually increasing economic activity. This will be achieved while maintaining low unemployment and, of course, controlled inflation, which, according to the Central Bank of Russia’s forecasts for next year, will be between 4 % and 5 %.”

Putin emphasized that they already have a plan for profound economic reforms by 2030, estimating that by the end of 2026 they will achieve a national economic growth rate no lower than the global average.

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This Saturday, December 13, Bancamiga concludes its successful Kids Christmas Campaign, which has become a unique opportunity for children and teenagers aged 9 to 17 with national ID cards to begin their journey into the financial world.

This December, as a gift, children and teenagers will receive a free Bancamiga Debit Card, available in various versions, with contactless technology. They can use the card to make payments at points of sale, top up their mobile accounts, and make mobile payments, according to a statement from the bank.

Requirements, scope, and benefits

To open an account, children and teenagers must bring their birth certificate and a copy of their national identity card. They must also be accompanied by their parent or guardian, who must be a Bancamiga customer. If the guardian is not a Bancamiga customer, they must bring a copy of their national identity card, a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (RIF), phone number, and email address.

The Kids program offers a quick and secure way to access banking services, instilling the importance of saving and responsible money management from an early age. This year, the program has helped more than 17,100 children and teenagers join the banking system.

Branches and hours

Due to this closure, Bancamiga will be open between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the following branches: Altamira, La Castellana, Chacao, Parque Humboldt, Sabana Grande, Palo Verde, Cementerio, Los Próceres, Lido, Las Ibarras, Propatria, Guatire, El Hatillo, Los Teques, Maiquetía, Charallave Sur, Santa Teresa del Tuy, Galería Plaza (Maracay), Guaparo, Bulevar Plaza (Valencia), Upata, Puerto Ordaz, Puerto La Cruz, Barinas, Maturín, Porlamar, Llano Mall, Guanare, Maracaibo, Puerto Cabello, El Tigre, Coro, Ciudad Ojeda, Cagua, Barquisimeto Este, San Cristóbal, El Vigía, Mercabar, Unare, Barrio Obrero, Mérida, Valle de la Pascua, Ciudad Bolívar, Lechería, Barquisimeto Centro, Valera, Cumaná, Calabozo, Maturín Centro, and San Francisco (Maracaibo)

To find the location of each branch, visit www.bancamiga.com, “Find Us” section.

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According to estimates revealed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, coffee production in the country expanded from 0 to 250,000 hectares by 2025.

The goal, Maduro indicated, is to continue growing, and he emphasized that currently “more than 60,000 coffee-growing families are organized nationwide in 20 states, which guarantees the consolidation of a solid production network with the capacity to supply both the domestic and international markets.”

Data from the 2024-2025 harvest indicates a yield of 3,027,724 quintals. “Each quintal contains 46 kilos. This year’s harvest has increased by 55 %, and we are predicting 4,701,550 quintals, which is equivalent to more than 216 million kilos,” said Maduro.

Currently, there are 438 coffee brands in the South American country, a great achievement thanks to the efforts of coffee growers and local producers.

According to Maduro, the nation has 210 million kilos to complete the cycle of perfect adaptation, and he defined the scenario as “the equation of producing everything in Venezuela, supplying the entire national market, and increasingly exporting quality Venezuelan products to the world.”

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Next Monday, December 8th, bank branches in Venezuela will not be open for in-person banking services due to the Immaculate Conception holiday.

This is detailed by the Superintendency of Banking Institutions (Sudeban) in the holiday calendar for the last month of the year.

The institution clarifies that despite the closure of bank branches that day, users can carry out their transactions through the online system by consulting their bank’s website. ATMs will also be available throughout the country.

Online banking is the ideal solution for users who want to check their balance, make transfers, pay mobile bills, pay bills, and perform other transactions from the comfort of their home, office, or via mobile apps.

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The year 2025 was marked by record losses from attacks and fraud in the cryptocurrency universe. In the first half of the year alone, thefts totaled $2.17 billion, surpassing the total value recorded in 2024, according to Chainalysis. Projections indicate that 2025 could end with more than $4 billion in stolen assets, an all-time high.

ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, reviews some of the major cases that occurred in 2025 and how seemingly simple vulnerabilities resulted in multimillion-dollar thefts that shook the cryptocurrency market.

This scenario of vulnerability contrasts sharply with the growing institutionalization of the sector, where cryptocurrency ETFs registered record inflows of $5.95 billion and corporate investors like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced new Bitcoin purchases. The market, however, exposed its security weaknesses. “The BBC noted that the $1.5 billion attack on the Bybit exchange, attributed to hackers linked to North Korea, was the largest in history, thus symbolizing this contradiction: even with regulatory and technical advances, known vulnerabilities continue to be exploited,” comments Camilo Gutiérrez Amaya, Head of the Research Lab at ESET Latin America.

2025 is shaping up to be a year of historic losses for the cryptocurrency market. According to CertiK, the industry lost nearly $2.5 billion to attacks and scams in the first six months of the year alone. Chainalysis, on the other hand, noted that the volume of stolen crypto assets in the same period surpassed the $2.17 billion mark recorded for all of 2024.

At this rate, according to ESET, losses could exceed $4 billion by the end of the year, making 2025 the year with the largest amount of stolen assets in cryptocurrency history.

Vulnerabilities that can lead to multimillion-dollar losses

ESET has analyzed the most significant incidents of the year, illustrating how vulnerabilities of different kinds can result in multimillion-dollar losses:

1. Attacks on exchanges and centralized platforms (CEXs): Among the most emblematic incidents is the attack on Bybit, which resulted in the theft of approximately $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum, the largest ever recorded in cryptocurrency history. In this case, the attackers didn’t directly breach the exchange’s servers, but rather compromised a third-party platform provider, changing the wallet address where the funds were transferred. ByBit thought it was transferring the funds to its own digital wallet, but it was sending everything to the hackers. The sophistication of the operation revealed how chains of trust and external integrations can become entry points for highly specialized criminals.
2. Exploits in DeFi protocols: The Balancer attack, which caused losses of over $100 million, highlighted one of the recurring weaknesses in the DeFi space: errors in the code. A bug in the smart contract allowed unauthorized withdrawals, exposing how small logical flaws can be exploited to compromise an entire protocol. The impact extended to derivative projects, such as Beets Finance, which also reported losses in the millions. These incidents reinforce the importance of continuous and independent audits, a challenge for protocols that prioritize innovation and speed of launch.
3. Phishing scams: While large platforms suffered coordinated attacks, individual users remained the preferred targets. Phishing scams, in which victims are tricked into voluntarily surrendering their credentials, resulted in $410 million in losses, according to Certik. Attacks targeting individuals are estimated to have accounted for 23.35 % of all stolen funds during the period, a sign that social engineering remains as effective as technical intrusions.
4. Historical attacks and bridge vulnerabilities: Although no major bridge-related incidents occurred in 2025, this type of attack remains one of the most destructive. The memory of the 2022 Ronin Bridge breach, in which $600 million was stolen, remains a constant warning. These failures show how the interconnectivity between networks, essential for the scalability of the crypto ecosystem, also expands the attack surface and can turn a single code error into a systemic collapse.

“Recent attacks reveal the increasing professionalization of cryptocurrency-related cybercrime. Even with the growing technical and regulatory maturity of the ecosystem, cybercriminals have shown they remain one step ahead in 2025, improving their methods, exploiting known vulnerabilities, and diversifying their targets. While the industry has matured in terms of regulation, transparency, and infrastructure, many attacks exploited human error, poorly managed integrations, and unaudited code—issues that innovation alone cannot eliminate,” notes Gutierrez Amaya.

ESET invites you to learn more about cybersecurity by visiting: https://www.welivesecurity.com/es/.

For other useful preventative information, also available in Venezuela:  https://www.eset.com/ve/, and on their social media channels @eset_ve. Also on Instagram @esetla) and Facebook (ESET).

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Since being recognized as “Best Compact SUV” by the J.D. Power Vehicle Quality and Dependability Study (VDS) (in 2024), the Tucson has positioned itself as one of the best options in its niche, combining high technology, comfort, and performance.

Indeed, this vehicle has redefined the standards of design, technology, and comfort in its segment.

Adaptability to all scenarios and everyday requirements

Its engine is a 4-cylinder inline engine with a 54L fuel tank for a performance of 12.3 km/l and a power of 154 hp at 6200 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic and it has 16″ disc brakes. It comes in two versions: GLS 4X2 and GLX 4X4.

 

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Among its various innovations and attractive equipment, to stand out and offer excellent everyday performance, it features the “Hyundai Smart Sense” system, which improves the driving experience and increases vehicle safety on the road.

In Venezuela, the Tucson is available with a reference price ranging from $51,000 and up, and Hyundai offers various financing plans from 12 to 24 months to facilitate its acquisition.

Those interested can visit the nearest dealership, where teams of advisors will be available to provide detailed information and conduct demonstrations.

Hyundai Venezuela’s representation in the country, in addition to financing, offers a comprehensive and efficient warranty and after-sales service (Hyundai in Venezuela offers a 3-year or 125,000-kilometer warranty). One of the various Hyundai dealerships—always ready to provide timely information and helpful advice—is Iksan Motors, located in Las Mercedes (Caracas).

About Hyundai Venezuela

Hyundai is a leading company in the automotive sector, committed to customer satisfaction and excellence in its products and services. With an extensive network of dealerships nationwide, Hyundai Venezuela offers a full range of high-quality vehicles with cutting-edge technology.

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Ecuador implemented, starting this Monday, September 1, a new immigration control and security requirement for temporary visa applications for Venezuelans and citizens of 39 other countries.

This was announced by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility on Saturday, August 30, clarifying that the “Temporary Visitor Visa for Transition” will be required for citizens of 40 countries, including Venezuela, which currently requires a visa to enter Ecuadorian territory.

This decision is implemented in accordance with the “Organic Law of National Solidarity, which amended Article 66 of the Organic Law on Human Mobility and seeks to strengthen state security and migration control,” according to the official statement.

In this regard, in addition to Venezuela, the countries included are Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, India, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Nepal, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, North Korea, Senegal, Syria, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Vietnam, Yemen, Haiti, Mali, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Albania, Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, and China.

Citizens of these countries must submit their application outside Ecuadorian territory through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ digital portal: serviciosdigitales.cancilleria.gob.ec. The application fee is $50; the Temporary Visitor Visa for Transients will cost $30.

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Through its Instagram account, the Panamanian government published a statement informing the Panamanian community in Venezuela and the public of the resumption of its consular. Customer service will be Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

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“This measure seeks to optimize and guarantee efficient service to all our users,” the Panamanian government’s statement states.

With this decision, “the Consular Section of Panama in Venezuela reiterates its commitment to service and assistance to its fellow citizens and the Venezuelan public, working to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between both nations.”

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The eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held on August 21st and 22nd at the Botanical Garden of Medellín, Colombia, sponsored by the global crypto exchange platform Bitfinex.

The event, one of the most important in Latin America, will bring together regional specialists in bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance. It is a convening event for “industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts, with the goal of sharing knowledge, promoting innovation, and facilitating connections around digital assets and blockchain technology.”

Bitfinex, the exclusive sponsor, will present a regional study analyzing “opportunities for different types of investors in the region.” Its participation in the eighth edition of the festival will be active, analyzing topics such as “banking systems and digital assets, regulation and legal aspects in Latin America, Liquid Network, and success stories.”

The Crypto Latin Fest will be the ideal place to foster interaction with key players in the sector and decision-makers, which will help consolidate “its importance in shaping the future of the crypto landscape in the region and beyond.”

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