The president of the Venezuelan Confederation of Industrialists (Conindustria), Tito López, indicated in an interview for Radio Fe y Alegría Noticias, that 80 % of the Venezuelan manufacturing industry is operational, after the earthquakes of June 24.
According to the union member, “the damages…
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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…
Oil export revenues from Venezuela reach $5.491 billion in the first quarter
Data published by the Central Bank of Venezuela this Monday, June 22, reflects that Venezuelan oil exports reached $5.491 billion during the first quarter of the year.
This figure represents a 21 % increase compared to the same period in…
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…
The Fed unanimously decided to keep rates in the 3.50 %–3.75 % range
The US Federal Reserve decided on June 17 to maintain interest rates at 3.50%–3.75%. The decision resulted from a unanimous vote by the FOMC.
According to the FOMC's statement, "productivity and capital investment remain strong, while job…
US inflation rises 4.2 % in May
The United States experienced its largest increase in year-over-year inflation in three years in May, reaching 4.2 %.
According to analysts, "this spike is in line with market expectations, which anticipated the continuation of an upward…
Central Bank of Venezuela reports May inflation of 6.3 %
The Central Bank of Venezuela reported inflation for May in Venezuela of 6.3 %, the lowest in 19 months, indicating a slowdown in the rate.
According to the regulatory body's report, "the largest increase in prices was recorded in the…
Coffee production in Venezuela reaches 4 million quintals
The coffee sector is currently thriving and maintaining positive growth, as highlighted recently by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, who indicated that production reached 4 million quintals in the 2025-2026 period.
Of this production, 1.8…
China reacts to Trump’s new tariffs by eliminating duties for 53 African countries
Donald Trump's tariff pressure has led China to eliminate duties for almost all African countries. In fact, it has benefited 53 of the continent's 54 nations.
For the moment, it is known that the only African country excluded from the…
Seeds distributed in Apure State to cultivate 20,000 hectares of rice
Apure State is emerging as a new rice producer. With this goal in mind, the distribution of seeds for planting 20,000 hectares began in a joint effort between the State Government and the Ministry of Productive Agriculture and Lands.…
UK economic growth stagnates
The UK's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for January showed stagnation, according to data from the country's Office for National Statistics.
Economic growth stagnated even before the start of the conflict in the Middle East. GDP remained at…
Argentina recorded a primary fiscal surplus of 20.5 % in February
Recent data from the Argentine Ministry of Economy indicate that in February the primary fiscal surplus grew by 20.5 % compared to the same period in 2025.
However, this also showed a 54.8 % drop compared to the surplus recorded last…