Natalia Jaua The cyclical warming of Pacific Ocean waters has once again placed Latin America before a familiar yet never identical challenge. Sea temperatures off the coasts of Ecuador and Peru remain above normal, with a mass of warm water advancing toward the central Pacific and anomalies of up to 3°C. For Venezuela, forecasts indicate […]
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The Daily Journal.— Venezuela is on track to lead economic activity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2026, with projected growth of 6.5%, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which unveiled the forecast in its latest annual report. The projected performance of the Venezuelan economy stands out across […]
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The Daily Journal.— U.S. refiner Citgo posted record exports of ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) from its Brownsville, Texas, terminal during the second quarter, as the prolonged war between the United States and Iran continued to restrict global supplies of the fuel. According to the company’s earnings release, second-quarter ULSD export sales in Brownsville more than doubled […]
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EFE.- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday described his country’s decision to resume consular relations with Venezuela as “another piece of good news from South America,” referring to Colombia’s recent recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heights. “Another piece of good news from South America: the resumption of consular relations between Israel […]
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Xinhua – The governments of Peru and Mexico have agreed to resume diplomatic relations between the two countries, restoring formal channels for dialogue and cooperation that had remained suspended since November 2025, Peru’s Foreign Ministry reported Friday. In a statement, Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the two governments reached the decision “considering the historic […]
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The Daily Journal — The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Government of the Republic of Chile announced on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the launch of a roadmap aimed at gradually normalizing their bilateral relations. The agreement marks the first step toward fully restoring diplomatic ties between the two countries. Consular reactivation […]
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EFE. — Chilean nonprofit TECHO, which operates in 18 Latin American countries, plans to build at least 200 homes for people affected by Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes, the organization’s Global Executive Director, Juan José Ayarza, announced on Thursday. The organization has set an initial goal of 200 homes, although it hopes to increase that number. […]
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The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, in an official statement, the start of a gradual process to restore bilateral relations with Peru. “In the first stage, both countries have agreed to reactivate consular relations as the initial step toward the full restoration of bilateral ties,” the statement said. The Venezuelan Foreign […]
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The Daily Journal — The International Criminal Court (ICC) expressed regret over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the court as a State Party. The tribunal stressed that the withdrawal will not take effect immediately. Venezuela will remain under the Court’s jurisdiction for one year and must continue cooperating with ongoing proceedings and investigations. […]
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Bloomberg – Cashea, Venezuela’s largest financial technology company, secured $100 million through two funding rounds, reflecting growing confidence among international investors in the company’s expansion within a market where credit has remained limited for years. Cashea completed a $60 million Series B round in June, led by FinSight Ventures, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, Plug […]
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