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		<title>Mexico announces restriction on cell phone use in elementary and middle schools</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="A partir del 3 de noviembre, el gobierno de México formalizará la prohibición del uso de teléfonos celulares y tabletas durante las clases en las instituciones educativas de primaria y secundaria" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>Starting November 3, the ban on the use of cell phones and tablets in classes will take effect in Mexico. It applies to elementary and middle schools throughout the country. According to authorities, the use of these devices will be authorized only in cases of emergencies or educational activities planned by the educational institutions. The [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="A partir del 3 de noviembre, el gobierno de México formalizará la prohibición del uso de teléfonos celulares y tabletas durante las clases en las instituciones educativas de primaria y secundaria" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/marc-clinton-labiano-WQTRD0wB1fQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Starting November 3</strong>, the ban on the <strong>use of cell phones and tablets in classes will take effect in Mexico.</strong> It applies to <strong>elementary and middle schools</strong> throughout the country.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to authorities, <strong>the use of these devices will be authorized only in cases of emergencies or educational activities planned by the educational institutions.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The measure, proposed by the teachers&#8217; union, seeks to combat the indiscriminate use of social media <strong>in favor of the psychological well-being of minors.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The decision, <strong>supported by Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum</strong>, comes amid an international debate about the impact of <strong>“overexposure to technology on academic performance and children’s psychological well-being.”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In Mexico, <strong>the country has over 34 million students in its general education system, where the teachers&#8217; decision will “curb the massive consumption of social media and hyperconnectivity within school premises.”</strong> Furthermore, it aims to <strong>“reestablish traditional methods of social interaction, promote psychomotor skills, and refocus on human interaction without the mediation of screens.”</strong></p>
<p>M.Pino</p>
<p><em>Source: <a href="https://www.fayerwayer.com/moviles/2026/09/24/mexico-prohibe-el-uso-de-celulares-en-primarias-y-secundarias-a-partir-de-noviembre/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fayerwayer</a></em></p>
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		<title>Venezuela bans export of construction materials</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="El gobierno venezolano emitió la Gaceta Oficial N° 43.049, con vigencia hasta el 31 de diciembre, que establece la prohibición de exportar materiales de construcción a fin de resguardar estos insumos para la reconstrucción tras los daños ocasionados por los terremotos del mes de junio" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>The Venezuelan government prohibited the export of construction materials through Official Gazette No. 43,409. The measure will be in effect until December 31, 2026, according to Decree No. 5,376. According to the official gazette, the export of various construction materials intended to address the effects of the June 24 earthquakes is suspended, assigning them Legal [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="El gobierno venezolano emitió la Gaceta Oficial N° 43.049, con vigencia hasta el 31 de diciembre, que establece la prohibición de exportar materiales de construcción a fin de resguardar estos insumos para la reconstrucción tras los daños ocasionados por los terremotos del mes de junio" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thomas-kinto-9_JgYTIZzbc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">The <strong>Venezuelan government prohibited the export of construction materials through Official Gazette No. 43,409.</strong> The measure will be in effect <strong>until December 31, 2026, according to Decree No. 5,376.</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">According to the official gazette, the export of various construction materials intended to <strong>address the effects of the June 24 earthquakes</strong> is suspended, <strong>assigning them Legal Regime 1, corresponding to &#8220;Prohibited Export,&#8221;</strong> through a partial modification of the current Customs Tariff.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">This government measure is aimed at preserving the materials needed for reconstruction in the areas affected by the<strong> June earthquakes,</strong> particularly in<strong> La Guaira state</strong> and the capital, <strong>Caracas,</strong> but also in <strong>other states of the country with severe structural damage.</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">M.Pino</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span lang="EN-US">Source: </span><a href="https://ultimasnoticias.com.ve/economia/prohiben-exportar-materiales-de-construccion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span lang="EN-US">ultimasnoticias</span></a></em></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">(Reference image source: Thomas Kinto on Unsplash)</span></p>
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		<title>Coffee, tea, and spices lead Venezuelan exports to the United States</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Venezuela registra $ 65 millones en exportaciones de café, té y especias hacia Estados Unidos en lo que va de este año, según datos de la Cámara Venezolano-Americana de Comercio e Industria" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>Coffee, tea, and spices are the leading products in Venezuelan exports to the United States in the first months of 2026, according to recent data from the Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry. On its social media account, the chamber indicated that other notable exports include “organic chemicals at $10.65 million; cocoa and cocoa products [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Venezuela registra $ 65 millones en exportaciones de café, té y especias hacia Estados Unidos en lo que va de este año, según datos de la Cámara Venezolano-Americana de Comercio e Industria" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gregory-hayes-MjvOQ__XFgI-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Coffee, tea, and spices</strong> are the leading products in <strong>Venezuelan exports to the United States in the first months of 2026,</strong> according to recent data from the <strong>Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">On its social media account, the chamber indicated that other notable exports include <strong>“organic chemicals at $10.65 million; cocoa and cocoa products at $8.88 million; pearls, precious stones, and metals at $8.19 million; and electrical machinery and equipment at $5.15 million.”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Other products included in bilateral trade are <strong>beverages, liquors, and vinegar,</strong> which registered exports of $3.25 million, while the special classification Nesoi reported $1.40 million.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Among the categories that stand out in <strong>non-oil exports</strong> from the Caribbean country to the U.S. are <strong>cereals and flours at $1.25 million; miscellaneous edible preparations at $977,000; and inorganic chemicals at $751,000.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">M.Pino</p>
<p><em>Source: <a href="https://ultimasnoticias.com.ve/economia/cafe-y-especias-venezolanas-lideran-exportaciones-hacia-eeuu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ultimasnoticias</a></em></p>
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		<title>Tourism and trade are pillars of Costa Rica&#8217;s economy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="618" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Durante el primer trimestre de 2026, la economía de Costa Rica se ha beneficiado del impulso de dos sectores clave: el turismo y el comercio" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>Recent data on Costa Rica&#8217;s economic growth indicate that the first quarter of the year has been positive, thanks to the boost from tourism and trade. Specifically, sources indicate that &#8220;tourism and Costa Rican goods exports marked the first months of 2026 with significant growth, while remaining the mainstays of the country&#8217;s economy amidst an [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="618" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Durante el primer trimestre de 2026, la economía de Costa Rica se ha beneficiado del impulso de dos sectores clave: el turismo y el comercio" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jorge-luis-duarte-g-GFUvUf3yHWk-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Recent data on <strong>Costa Rica&#8217;s economic growth</strong> indicate that the <strong>first quarter</strong> of the year has been positive, thanks to the<strong> boost from tourism and trade.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Specifically, sources indicate that <strong>&#8220;tourism and Costa Rican goods exports</strong> marked the first months of 2026 with significant growth, while remaining the <strong>mainstays of the country&#8217;s economy</strong> amidst an international context that authorities describe as complex.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to figures from the <strong>Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT),</strong> from January to March the Central American country registered <strong>a record 959,738 tourists arriving by air</strong> (8.5 % more than in the same period of 2014), marking six consecutive months of growth.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Regarding tourism, it is important to highlight that <strong>Costa Rica is home to approximately 6% of the planet&#8217;s biodiversity,</strong> making it an attractive destination for tourists, in addition to its <strong>adventure sports, volcanoes, and beaches ideal for surfing.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Costa Rica&#8217;s Minister of Tourism, William Rodríguez,</strong> stated: &#8220;The <strong>current tourism and global context is extremely challenging,</strong> but it motivates us to continuously <strong>improve our product</strong> and strengthen our <strong>sustainable tourism development model.&#8221;</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Regarding <strong>exports,</strong> which have boosted the economy, data from the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promoter <strong>(Procomer)</strong> indicates that in the first quarter of the year, <strong>sales of goods reached $3.383 billion, representing a 6 % increase</strong> compared to the same period of the previous year.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>main exported products</strong> were <strong>medical devices, with a 44 % share, mostly from US companies operating in Costa Rica; pineapples (6 %), bananas (4 %), syrups and concentrates for beverages (3 %), and coffee (2 %).</strong></p>
<p>M.Pino</p>
<p><em>Source: <a href="https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/el-turismo-y-el-comercio-impulsan-la-econom%C3%ADa-de-costa-rica-en-los-primeros-meses-de-2026/91307322" target="_blank" rel="noopener">swissinfo</a></em></p>
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		<title>EU to establish new rules for imports of Venezuelan cocoa and coffee</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="717" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="La oficial de Relaciones Internacionales en la Dirección General de Medio Ambiente de la Comisión Europea, María Madrid, explicó que la entrada en vigor de las Nuevas Normas de Deforestación será el 31 de diciembre de 2026 para las grandes empresas" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-768x501.jpg 768w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-210x136.jpg 210w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>The New Deforestation Rules are scheduled to come into effect on December 31 of this year for large Venezuelan cocoa and coffee producers. This was stated by María Madrid, International Relations Officer at the European Commission&#8217;s Directorate-General for the Environment, who added that Venezuelan companies will have to comply with the country&#8217;s laws regarding not [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="717" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="La oficial de Relaciones Internacionales en la Dirección General de Medio Ambiente de la Comisión Europea, María Madrid, explicó que la entrada en vigor de las Nuevas Normas de Deforestación será el 31 de diciembre de 2026 para las grandes empresas" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-768x501.jpg 768w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/alexandre-lallemand-Pcs3mOL14Sk-unsplash-1-210x136.jpg 210w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The<strong> New Deforestation Rules are scheduled to come into effect on December 31</strong> of this year for large <strong>Venezuelan cocoa and coffee producers.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This was stated by <strong>María Madrid, International Relations Officer at the European Commission&#8217;s Directorate-General for the Environment,</strong> who added that Venezuelan companies will have to<strong> comply with the country&#8217;s laws regarding not only trade but also environmental and human rights matters.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The new deforestation regulations for the import of coffee and cocoa from Venezuela were presented on Tuesday, April 21, by the<strong> UN delegation in the South American country to producers, exporters, traders, and merchants.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Madrid emphasized that “the regulations were developed after analyzing the <strong>products that have the greatest impact on deforestation, including beef, soy, timber, coffee, cocoa, rubber, and palm oil, as well as their derivatives.”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">M.Pino</p>
<p><em>Source: <a href="https://www.elnacional.com/2026/04/ue-presenta-reglamento-para-importacion-de-cafe-y-cacao-a-venezolanos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">elnacional</a></em></p>
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		<title>Peru holds general elections this Sunday, April 12</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Los peruanos votan mañana 12 de abril para elegir al nuevo presidente, vicepresidente, senadores, diputados y los representantes al Parlamento Andino" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>This Sunday, April 12, the electoral process will take place in Peru to choose the new president, vice president, senators, representatives, and representatives to the Latin American Parliament, with 27,325,432 registered voters. In the general elections for the next five years, according to Bloomberg Linea, Keiko Fujimori leads in voter intention with 15 %; followed [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Los peruanos votan mañana 12 de abril para elegir al nuevo presidente, vicepresidente, senadores, diputados y los representantes al Parlamento Andino" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/element5-digital-T9CXBZLUvic-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">This <strong>Sunday, April 12, the electoral process will take place in Peru</strong> to choose the new <strong>president, vice president, senators, representatives, and representatives to the Latin American Parliament</strong>, with <strong>27,325,432 registered voters.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In the general elections for the next five years, according to <em>Bloomberg Linea</em>,<strong> Keiko Fujimori leads in voter intention with 15 %; </strong>followed by comedian <strong>Carlos Álvarez with 8 %; </strong>in third place is <strong>Rafael López Aliaga with 7 %; </strong>and finally, businessman and journalist <strong>Carlos Belmont with 6 %.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Through its website, the <a href="https://portal.jne.gob.pe/portal/Pagina/Ver/979/page/Elecciones-Generales-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jurado Nacional Electoral</a> has published all the relevant <strong>regulations for these elections</strong> and the schedule, which shows <strong>April 12 for the first round and June 7 for the second round.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">More<strong> information about this electoral process</strong> and what to expect for the next presidential term in the South American nation can be found on the <strong>official website of the Government of Peru: <a href="https://www.gob.pe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.gob.pe/</a>.</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="825" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Tras las elecciones legislativas en Colombia, el pasado domingo 8 de marzo, el partido de Gustavo Petro, Pacto Histórico, obtuvo 25 escaños, con lo cual afianza el petrismo en el Senado" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-86x64.jpg 86w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>During the legislative elections in Colombia, held on Sunday, March 8, Petro&#8217;s party won 25 seats in Congress, thus strengthening the Historical Pact party, led by current President Gustavo Petro, in the Senate. The results indicate that the Democratic Center, &#8220;driven by the leadership of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez and a closed list system, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="825" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Tras las elecciones legislativas en Colombia, el pasado domingo 8 de marzo, el partido de Gustavo Petro, Pacto Histórico, obtuvo 25 escaños, con lo cual afianza el petrismo en el Senado" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jhonny-estrada-6HAzIKfCcaw-unsplash-86x64.jpg 86w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">During the <strong>legislative elections in Colombia,</strong> held on Sunday, March 8, <strong>Petro&#8217;s party won 25 seats in Congress,</strong> thus strengthening the <strong>Historical Pact party, led by current President Gustavo Petro, in the Senate.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The results indicate that the Democratic Center, &#8220;driven by the leadership of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez and a closed list system, grew from 13 to 17 seats, although falling short of expectations.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">From now on, the <strong>balance of power in Congress will depend on both alliances and internal party divisions.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The five parties with the most seats won are: <strong>Historical Pact 25; Democratic Center 17; Liberal Party 13; Conservative Party and Alliance for Colombia 11 each.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">M.Pino</p>
<p><em>With information from <a href="https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2026/03/09/colombia/senado-elecciones-legislativas-orix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, other national and international media, and social media</em></p>
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		<title>UN celebrates the International Women&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Este domingo 8 de marzo se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas analiza los desafíos pendientes bajo el lema “Derechos, justicia y acción por y para todas las mujeres y niñas”" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>Today the world celebrates International Women&#8217;s Day. In this context, the United Nations is launching the theme: &#8220;Rights, Justice and Action for and by All Women and Girls,&#8221; to raise awareness about remaining challenges in areas such as labor rights, healthcare, equal justice, access to information and education, recognition of achievement, security, and respect. According [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Este domingo 8 de marzo se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer. La Organización de las Naciones Unidas analiza los desafíos pendientes bajo el lema “Derechos, justicia y acción por y para todas las mujeres y niñas”" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nils-huenerfuerst-fqzMMzpoUs4-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Today the world celebrates<strong> International Women&#8217;s Day.</strong> In this context, the<strong> United Nations</strong> is launching the theme: <strong>&#8220;Rights, Justice and Action for and by All Women and Girls,&#8221; to raise awareness about remaining challenges in areas such as labor rights, healthcare, equal justice, access to information and education, recognition of achievement, security, and respect.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">According to the UN, <strong>“by 2026, women will only have 64 % of the legal rights that men have worldwide. In fundamental areas of life, such as work, money, security, family, property, mobility</strong>, business, and retirement, the law is systematically unfavorable to women.”</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Women still face everything from <strong>“harmful social norms to discriminatory laws.</strong> Women and girls continue to face entrenched obstacles, and even setbacks, in achieving equality before the law. If progress continues<strong> at the current pace, it will take 286 years to close the legal protection gaps. That is not a deadline; it is a surrender.”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>UN will celebrate International Women’s Day this Monday, March 9</strong>, and will focus on “equality before the law, deliberately coinciding with the<strong> <a href="https://www.unwomen.org/en/how-we-work/commission-on-the-status-of-women/csw70-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) (March 9–19).”</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">This intergovernmental forum will serve as a meeting point for representatives of<strong> Member States, United Nations entities, and civil society to negotiate conclusions on the theme of “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls,</strong> including by promoting <strong>inclusive and equitable legal systems</strong>, <strong>eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers.”</strong></p>
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<p><em>Source: <a href="https://lac.unwomen.org/es/stories/noticia/2026/01/dia-internacional-de-las-mujeres-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">unwomen</a></em></p>
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		<title>Bancamiga launches foreign currency auction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1124" height="728" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ES-PV-BFN-e-I21-Imagen-referencial-Destacada.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Los recursos serán movilizados de forma electrónica con las tarjetas de débito Bancamiga en alianza con Mastercard" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ES-PV-BFN-e-I21-Imagen-referencial-Destacada.jpg 1124w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ES-PV-BFN-e-I21-Imagen-referencial-Destacada-300x194.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ES-PV-BFN-e-I21-Imagen-referencial-Destacada-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ES-PV-BFN-e-I21-Imagen-referencial-Destacada-768x497.jpg 768w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ES-PV-BFN-e-I21-Imagen-referencial-Destacada-210x136.jpg 210w" sizes="(max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Starting this Monday, March 9, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bancamiga/?hl=es" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bancamiga</a> opens the curtain on the Auction so that its individual and corporate clients can officially request foreign currency through Bancamiga Online.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">With an innovative campaign spearheaded by <strong>Claudio Nazoa</strong>, highlighting the<strong> effectiveness of the first Masterdebit card</strong> launched in <strong>Venezuela</strong>, Bancamiga has begun a digital campaign across various media outlets to familiarize Venezuelans with this <strong>process, which is fast and secure at Bancamiga.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Under the <strong>scheme coordinated by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), the foreign currency will be approved by the BCV and credited to the client&#8217;s Digital Foreign Currency Account (USD) for electronic use with any Bancamiga Debit Card or by reloading their Prepaid Foreign Currency Card.</strong></p>
<h3>Get ready for the auction!</h3>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-large wp-image-119931" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imagen-referencial-Para-acompanar-texto-1024x576.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="576" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imagen-referencial-Para-acompanar-texto-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imagen-referencial-Para-acompanar-texto-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imagen-referencial-Para-acompanar-texto-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imagen-referencial-Para-acompanar-texto-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Imagen-referencial-Para-acompanar-texto.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Upon logging into <strong>Bancamiga Online</strong> and selecting<strong> Foreign Currency Transactions,</strong> the<strong> Private Auction</strong> option will appear. Once the client begins the steps to create the foreign currency request order, the system will automatically initiate the opening of the Digital Foreign Currency Account (USD). After accepting the terms and conditions and completing the form indicating the requested amount and exchange rate, the request is finalized.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Once the foreign currency has been allocated, the client can use it immediately by linking their Digital Foreign Currency Account (USD) to any of their Bancamiga Debit Cards or by reloading their Prepaid Foreign Currency Card to make <strong>purchases, travel, or pay for services both within and outside the country.</strong> The allocation to the USD Digital Foreign Currency Account is done<strong> through Bancamiga Online or Bancamiga Suite.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">If you&#8217;re looking for convenience, <strong>freedom, and secure access to your foreign currency,</strong> Bancamiga is your best option. Get ready for the auction starting Monday.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">We&#8217;re sharing the campaign video promoted by Claudio Nazoa:</p>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" title="¡Las nuestras son las que valen!" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Feg4hHa_8AU?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Information and images provided by <a href="https://www.bancamiga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bancamiga Banco Universal</a></em></p>
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		<title>Conindustria estimates growth exceeding 12 % in Venezuela</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marilin Pino]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tito López]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="De acuerdo con la Confederación Venezolana de Industriales, este año el crecimiento de Venezuela podría superar 12 % a pesar de obstáculos como la brecha cambiaria, el sector tributos y la falta de financiamiento" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p>The Venezuelan Confederation of Industries (Conindustria) recently indicated that the country&#8217;s growth this year could exceed 12 % despite certain obstacles that are slowing the economy&#8217;s momentum. The organization referred to the &#8220;excessive&#8221; taxes, the exchange rate gap, and the lack of available foreign currency and financing as obstacles to growth. However, he highlighted that [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="1100" height="733" src="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="De acuerdo con la Confederación Venezolana de Industriales, este año el crecimiento de Venezuela podría superar 12 % a pesar de obstáculos como la brecha cambiaria, el sector tributos y la falta de financiamiento" decoding="async" srcset="https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash.jpg 1100w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://bitfinance.news/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fatemeh-rezvani-MnPWB-ybjHQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px" /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>Venezuelan Confederation of Industries (Conindustria)</strong> recently indicated that the <strong>country&#8217;s growth</strong> this year <strong>could exceed 12 %</strong> despite certain obstacles that are slowing the economy&#8217;s momentum.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The organization referred to the <strong>&#8220;excessive&#8221; taxes, the exchange rate gap, and the lack of available foreign currency and financing as obstacles to growth.</strong> However, he highlighted that<strong> “Venezuela’s private manufacturing output increased by 5.4 % last year compared to 2024, and the industrial sector projects 12.7 % growth by 2026.”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Furthermore, production in the country increased by 6.8 % in the first quarter; 0.1 % in the second; 5.2 % in the third; and 9.5 % in the fourth quarter of last year.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tito López,</strong> president of Conindustria, indicated that the figures obtained so far demonstrate that <strong>Venezuelan industry remains strong, “investing, producing, and generating employment.”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Regarding the<strong> investment</strong> needed to revitalize the country’s industry, López stated that <strong>$3.4 billion is required.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">M.Pino</p>
<p><em>Source: <a href="https://www.notitarde.com.ve/economia/95051/conindustria-preve-un-crecimiento-superior-al-12-este-ano-en-venezuela" target="_blank" rel="noopener">notitarde</a></em></p>
<p>(Reference image source: Fatemeh Rezvani on Unsplash)</p>
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