Reaffirming its social commitment and supporting education, sustainable development, and nation-building, Bancamiga successfully completed the third edition of its program: “Creating Ideas. Together for Venezuela.” “Together for Venezuela” is positively impacting more than 300 high school students in five institutions across Greater Caracas.

This educational program’s central objective is to foster creativity and critical thinking. Using design thinking methodology, the young participants identify challenges in their communities and propose innovative solutions that contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“At Bancamiga, we believe in innovation as the engine of social change. With ‘Creating Ideas Together for Venezuela,’ we are not only providing tools, but also empowering the next generation of leaders in the country; “Encouraging them to transform their reality and fostering their development as agents of change through critical and creative thinking,” stated José Simón Elarba, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga.

In this third edition, the initiative was implemented at the Madre Cecilia Cros School (Catia), the La Rinconada Technical School (Coche), the Pedro Emilio Coll High School (El Valle), the Padre Machado Fe y Alegría Technical School (Las Acacias), and the María Auxiliadora Private School (El Hatillo), during the school year that concluded last July.

Developing leaders among young people

In partnership with Aprendo y Emprendo (Learn and Start Up), workshops were held at each participating institution where students learned about the SDGs and how to apply them; they identified problems in their communities, as well as possible solutions, with the aim of generating innovative ideas that promote a positive impact in their communities.

Professor Gonzalo Rodríguez, job placement coordinator at the Padre Machado Technical School, maintains that the program “Besides being educational, academic, and formative, it raises awareness” among young people.

Furthermore, the program represents “an opportunity” for the students “to develop proposals based on their strengths and implement potential solutions in their communities,” stated Willians Venegas, director of the María Auxiliadora Private Educational Unit.

Positive community impact

Since its inception in 2024, “Creating Ideas. “Together for Venezuela” has increased its impact among students and their communities. The first edition was launched with the participation of 365 students between the ages of 14 and 16 in six schools in low-income areas of Caracas.

The second phase focused on institutional strengthening, training 76 teachers from 10 schools as facilitators and multipliers of the program, with the goal of ensuring the sustainability of the methodology in the classroom.

With this third edition, the educational program consolidates the social innovation model among students, and Bancamiga reaffirms its social commitment to education, investing in new generations to build a more prosperous and sustainable future.

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In Caracas or any other city in Venezuela, in New York, Madrid, or Beijing, Bancamiga simplifies the daily financial lives of its customers with the Bancamiga Mastercard Debit Card, a card designed to provide convenience, travel support, and business flexibility.

The card allows you to make payments at points of sale inside and outside of Venezuela, withdrawals at international ATMs, and online purchases quickly and easily.

Available in various versions—Classic, Business, Black, Kids, Padel, Soul Flavors, Gamer, and special editions—it features NFC (contactless) technology and is tokenized in Bancamiga Suite, making it possible to pay simply by tapping the card or your mobile phone against the point of sale.

Ironclad security for digital purchases

When operating online, protecting your funds is a priority. Bancamiga has incorporated advanced tools such as the Virtual Lock and ID Check technology, a real-time authentication mechanism using a code generated by the Bancamiga Suite application. This protocol, internationally recognized in more than 120 countries, prevents fraud and safeguards user information in every electronic transaction.

Entertainment, savings, and business advantages

In addition to facilitating payments for streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, and Spotify, the card provides access to promotions at partner merchants in the country.

For the corporate segment, the Business version opens the door to the global Mastercard Easy Savings Specials platform, with direct benefits in key areas for business growth: cloud infrastructure, productivity, digital marketing, logistics, office tools, and human talent development.

How to apply?

Obtaining the Bancamiga Mastercard Debit Card is a quick and easy process. Users can apply through www.bancamiga.com, find more details on their social media channels (@bancamiga), or visit any of the bank’s 51 branches nationwide.

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Behavioral assessments currently used to diagnose autism and ADHD may cease to be the primary method used by specialists following the development of the RetinaMind AI by 17-year-old student Edward Kang in the United States.

The young man was developing his science project for his high school, Bergen County Academies, in New Jersey (USA). In that process, he came across “research from the University of Hong Kong that used retinal imaging to detect autism.” Kang found it “fascinating and counterintuitive” to use retinal scanning to understand what happens in the brain. His research led him to obsessively investigate using AI, machine learning, and neural networks.

 

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This led him to create RetinaMind, a technology with an 89 % accuracy rate that “uses deep learning models to analyze retinal images and determine whether a person has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or if they are neurotopic.”

The student trained the model to compare different predictions made by various AIs in order to generate an average and provide a more reliable diagnosis, using neural networks specialized in image recognition.

His innovative tool incorporates heat maps that identify which areas of the retina were key to the diagnosis. With this breakthrough, it “achieved second place and a $175,000 prize in the prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026, positioning itself as a very promising technology for the detection of autism and ADHD.”

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, June 8, a £1.1 billion investment plan for AI development, a new national supercomputer, and support for local semiconductor companies.

Specifically, this money will be used “for the acquisition of specialized AI chips, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the country’s technological sovereignty.”

Key items in the budget include a £750 million national AI supercomputer, slated to become operational in 2030. It will utilize a mixed system of chips: proven processors alongside next-generation ones.

Of the estimated sum, £400 million will be allocated to next-generation chips, “including £150 million for inference chips to be purchased this summer from British companies.”

Separately, a fund led by the US venture capital firm Playground Global, and “backed by up to £150 million from the British Business Bank (BBB), will invest in UK AI hardware companies.”

The initiative includes a £120 million AI hardware innovation program to fund local companies in the design, development, and testing of new chips.

“A new £45 million allocation for skills support brings total government funding for AI hardware skills to £80 million.”

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Hyundai Motor Company, in collaboration with FIFA, officially unveiled the designs for the national team buses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, incorporating winning illustrations from the global children’s initiative “Be There With Hyundai.” The initiative transforms one of the tournament’s most visible elements into a celebration of creativity, passion, and global connection, bringing the ideas and dreams of children from around the world to the biggest stage in international football.

Art, football, and emotion in motion

Launched in December 2025, the “Be There With Hyundai” initiative invited children between the ages of 5 and 12 to express their passion for football and pride in their national teams through art. The competition, titled “The Greatest Cheer,” selected 48 winning illustrations — one for each qualified team — which now form part of the exterior design of the tournament’s official buses. Each vehicle incorporates:

• Original drawings created by children
• Official visual elements of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Patterns and graphic identity inspired by the host countries

The result is a unique visual design that transforms each bus into a symbol of unity, creativity, and shared passion for football.

An unforgettable experience for the winners

As part of the initiative, each winning child and a representative will receive an exclusive invitation to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, including some tickets, airfare, and accommodation.

Hyundai and the Future of New Generations

The campaign is part of the global platform “Next Starts Now,” through which Hyundai seeks to inspire new generations and give visibility to their ideas, creativity, and vision for the future. Sungwon Jee, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor Company, highlighted: “With ‘Be There With Hyundai,’ we have created a platform where the voices and creative dreams of children reach the world’s biggest stage.”

A World Cup tradition that evolves

Since the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, “Be There With Hyundai” has established itself as one of the most important global initiatives connecting Hyundai with football fans. In this edition, the brand takes it a step further by making children not just spectators, but protagonists of a World Cup experience that celebrates talent, imagination, and the power of sport to connect cultures around the world.

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On a separate note, one of the many Hyundai dealerships always ready to provide advice and information about the brand in Venezuela is Iksan Motors, located in Las Mercedes (Caracas).

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Bancamiga made a significant donation to the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), aimed at comprehensively modernizing its communications platform and optimizing critical areas of its technological infrastructure, demonstrating its firm commitment to sustainable development, cutting-edge education, and the future of Venezuela, stated José Simón Elarba, Chairman of the bank’s Board of Directors.

To date, the UCV community relied on a platform with local servers and outdated open-source collaborative software, with limited capacity that only allowed it to serve administrative and teaching staff.

“Now, with Bancamiga’s support, a complete migration to Google’s global infrastructure will begin. This large-scale modernization project will be implemented progressively over the course of a year, thanks to this donation we have made to UCV to boost the academic activity of one of the region’s most important universities,” explained Elarba.

Impact and transformation

This digital transformation will completely eliminate dependence on hardware and constant software updates, drastically reducing high server maintenance costs.

Google’s platform, widely known worldwide for its proven effectiveness and high security, will benefit an estimated 35,000 users, comprised of 70 % students and 30 % faculty, administrative, and support staff.

Under a single institutional identity, the university community will be able to guarantee access to the system from anywhere in the world.

The donation also included the reactivation of the air conditioning system at the Radio, Television, and Multimedia Management office

The direct impact of this corporate social responsibility contribution from Bancamiga will translate into a qualitative leap for the university. Users will have access to leading Google tools such as Meet, Drive, and Classroom, among others, as well as cutting-edge technologies like Gemini Artificial Intelligence.

The project’s implementation will enhance the scope of research, projects, and daily tasks related to communication, editing, calculation, and audiovisual production for those at UCV, once again positioning the institution at the forefront of education.

Infrastructure restoration

The project financed by Bancamiga also addressed a critical need on campus. The bank assumed responsibility for the maintenance, repair, replacement of parts, and commissioning of 11 central air conditioning units, each with a capacity of 5 tons. These units serve the Radio, Television, and Multimedia Management department, which designs and produces audiovisual content, radio programs, and virtual environments to optimize teaching and learning processes at the institution.

With this strategic alliance, Bancamiga reaffirms its role as a key company with a robust social responsibility program in Venezuela, demonstrating that supporting higher education and bridging the digital divide are fundamental pillars for the country’s sustainable human development.

 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ceased to be an exclusive tool of innovation and has become the new engine of cyberattacks. Currently, criminals are accelerating data extraction through advanced machine learning models, turning cybercrime or fraud into a systematic process that no longer depends on chance. Faced with this reality, citizens must evolve from spectators to protected users.

Carlos López, support and training manager at ESET Venezuela, warns that the human factor remains the most critical point. “Of every ten news stories circulating, eight are fake. We must remain vigilant and constantly investigate, as the foundation of every cyberattack is social engineering.”

The value of “corporate gold”

Although technology changes, the attack vector remains: “They seek to manipulate the user into participating in their game,” López points out. Phishing through emails, links, and messages with tempting offers continues to be the primary method for capturing personal data through a single mistaken click.

In the corporate environment, global interconnectedness demands a strategic vision. López emphasizes that the landscape has definitively changed with the post-pandemic virtual acceleration. “Organizations must prioritize cybersecurity when managing payroll, cloud services, and vendors. Once the damage occurs, it is irreversible,” the ESET representative asserted.

Legislative challenges and critical digital prevention measures

“In Venezuela, it is imperative to move towards data protection legislation. If you contract a service, the company must be responsible for the integrity of that information, which represents the company’s most valuable asset. The theft of IT assets not only fuels cybercrime but can also benefit larger-scale criminal organizations.”

To avoid becoming a victim of scams, the recommendation is to always be skeptical and implement technological controls. Protecting devices and using two-factor authentication are fundamental measures, since compromising initial access is always the attacker’s primary objective.

News update / ESET Security Day Caracas 2026

This Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2:00 pm, at the JW Marriott Hotel, the “ESET Security Day” will take place in Venezuela (Caracas); a series of information security events for the corporate public that ESET carries out throughout Latin America and globally, celebrating 15 years of this specific and valuable international initiative.

This year’s event will focus on the theme: “Unveiling the Attack: The Evolution of Threats and the New Cybersecurity Paradigm.” The event will feature prominent speakers David González, Security Researcher at ESET Latin America, and Camila Oliveira, Channel Manager at ESET Latin America, as well as specialists and representatives from ESET Venezuela.

For more information, visit the ESET website: https://www.eset.com/ve/. You can also follow them on social media: Instagram (@esetla) and Facebook (ESET).

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Venemergencia, the leading private healthcare services platform in Venezuela, has consolidated its value-based healthcare model with its Urgent Care Network, which already has 7 of its own locations and 13 partner clinics, continuing its expansion. The company reached an operational milestone that provides greater access to healthcare for Venezuelans, making healthcare an experience distinguished by its humane and cost-effective approach.

A paradigm shift in healthcare management

Unlike the traditional model based on service volume, value-based healthcare prioritizes efficiency, sustainability, and, fundamentally, optimal patient outcomes. According to Dr. Andrés Simón González-Silén, physician, founding partner, and CEO of Venemergencia, this approach seeks to maximize patient well-being relative to cost, ensuring fair and humane access to the healthcare system.

“Being a doctor is a commitment to life. In the emergency room, we find the energy to be there when we are most needed. Our goal is clear: to care for lives, not just treat diseases,” says Dr. González-Silén.

After more than 20 years of experience serving the beneficiaries of the country’s leading insurance companies, Venemergencia has transformed the sector through the use of hard data and technology (development of mobile applications, a medical chatbot, development of projects in the metaverse, and vital signs monitoring). Currently, the company manages an operation that assists more than 60,000 people monthly, integrating telemedicine, home care, and transportation services that drastically reduce unnecessary visits to clinics and hospitals.

“This is more than a business model; it is the materialization of our purpose: to provide greater and better access to healthcare for Venezuelans. Offering this option to different communities fills us with pride,” emphasizes Dr. Luis Enrique Velásquez, Founding Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Venemergencia.

Strategic expansion and social impact

The Urgent Care Network continues its expansion and is already a reality in 20 emergency rooms: in addition to its own locations in Caracas (Xerox Tower and La Candelaria), Maracay, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracaibo, and Lechería; the company has established partnerships with private clinics that have adopted its operational protocol to treat patients with medical emergencies. This network is present and operational in Pampatar, Juan Griego, Guatire, San Antonio de Los Altos, San Cristóbal, Puerto Ordaz, Acarigua, Ciudad Ojeda, Cabimas, La Guaira, El Tigre, Maturín, and Punto Fijo. This growth goes hand in hand with a strong commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, promoted by the Fundación Venemergencia.

Among its sustainability achievements are:

• Cardioprotected Zones: Installation of 31 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training of 2,600 people in their use.
• Academic Training: Partnerships with UCAB, UNIMET, USB, Universidad Santa María, and Universidad Monteávila for the professional development of first responders and paramedics through elective courses and diploma programs accredited by the National Academy of Medicine.
• Public-Private Partnerships: Organization of professional development workshops with the Venezuelan Social Security Institute (IVSS) at the Domingo Luciani Hospital and free telemedicine for the more than one million members of the Venezuelan Social Security System (SIVSS).

Find Urgent Care locations:

• Caracas | Bello Campo, Torre Xerox.
• Caracas | La Candelaria.
• Maracay | Av. principal de Las Delicias.
• Valencia | C.C. Concepto La Viña.
• Barquisimeto | Av. Lara, con calle C.
• Lechería | Av. Principal Diego Bautista Urbaneja.
• Maracaibo | Av. Bellavista.

Partner network:

• Nueva Esparta | Clínica Juan Griego.
• Pampatar | Clínica La Fe.
• Guatire | Clínica Ozanam.
• San Antonio de los Altos | Policlínica El Retiro.
• San Cristóbal | Centro Clínico San Cristóbal.
• Puerto Ordaz | Clínica La Esperanza.
• Acarigua | Clínica CEMELL.
• Cabimas | Hospital El Rosario.
• Ciudad Ojeda | Hospital El Rosario.
• La Guaira | Centro Médico Provesalud.
• El Tigre | Clínica del Sur.
• Maturín | Instituto Médico Especializado Victoria.
• Punto Fijo | Policlínica de Paraguaná.

Venemergencia demonstrates that modern medicine is practiced through innovation and efficient management, building a healthcare system that is, above all, sustainable and profoundly humane.

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At an event held this Wednesday, April 15, at a well-known venue in Caracas, Zona Tech (@somoszonatech) and Bancamiga (@bancamiga) officially presented their strategic alliance for the launch of “Zona Pay,” a credit card that combines technology and financing to facilitate the purchase of cutting-edge products throughout the Zona Tech retail network.

The union between one of the country’s most important technology chains and a financial institution recognized for its innovation marks a new step for the Venezuelan market. Zona Pay emerges as a tool designed to offer zero down payment, payments in up to 12 months, and the option to apply for the card through various channels, both in-person and digital.

The main objective of this collaboration is to promote planned spending, provide greater accessibility, and offer an experience tailored to the needs of today’s consumer.

“With Zona Pay, we want more people to have access to the technology they want, in a simple, planned way, and with the support of two brands that share a vision of progress,” highlighted Luis Marín, Marketing Director of Zona Tech.

Among its advantages are the joint backing of two solid brands, the ease of acquiring technology and home products, and a streamlined application process, available at Zona Tech stores, Bancamiga branches, and online at www.zonatechgroup.com/bancamiga.

For his part, Alberto Camardiel, Executive Director of Marketing, Products, and Services at Bancamiga, stated that for Bancamiga, innovation is not just a goal, but the driving force behind each of its products.

“Today, with the official launch of the Zona Pay credit card, we are taking a firm step in that direction by consolidating our strategic alliance with Zona Tech, one of the most influential technology chains in the country. This new card is not just a financial instrument. It is a solution designed to connect Venezuelans with the latest technology in a real, responsible, and efficient way,” he said.

The Zona Tech + Bancamiga alliance represents a differentiated value proposition in the market, combining Zona Tech’s commercial expertise with Bancamiga’s financial support, offering solutions designed to accompany the growth and modernization of consumption in Venezuela.

The event was attended by executives, partners, media representatives, content creators, and prominent figures from the financial and technology sectors.

To learn more about Zona Pay and its benefits, follow @somoszonatech and @bancamiga on social media, where the alliance’s upcoming news and innovations will be shared.

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Bancamiga, in partnership with Zona Tech, presents its credit card with 12-month financing, which will allow its customers to purchase products at any of the branches of this technology store network.

From now on, Venezuelans will have access to a co-branded Mastercard credit card, which offers the possibility of making purchases both in physical stores and online. Customers can check and view their transactions directly on Bancamiga Online.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga Banco Universal, Dr. José Simón Elarba, indicated that in this way the institution consolidates its strategy of being close to Venezuelans by prioritizing initiatives that directly impact their daily well-being.

When purchasing products, there will be no fixed down payment, and the customer can choose how many installments to pay in. Credit limits will be variable, adjusting to the profile and credit history of each applicant, thus guaranteeing responsible management of personal finances.

Bancamiga, Zona Tech, and Mastercard: A streamlined and transparent process

Those interested in purchasing appliances, televisions, game consoles, and household goods can go to any Zona Tech branch or visit Bancamiga agencies throughout the country. The process has been designed to be streamlined and transparent, allowing customers to submit their required documents and receive personalized advice.

This initiative allows Bancamiga to reaffirm its philosophy of being an ally in the personal growth of each client, by facilitating the acquisition of tools that improve comfort and connectivity, while raising the standard of living for Venezuelans.

For more information, stay tuned to Bancamiga and Zona Tech’s social media channels.

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