OFAC issues eight amended general licenses for Venezuela and eases contractual requirements

The Daily Journal – The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), issued a package of eight amended general licenses related to Venezuela on August 27, 2026, along with updates to several frequently asked questions. The action seeks to redefine the scope of permitted operations for U.S. and foreign […]

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Brazilian business delegation in Venezuela strengthens bilateral economic and trade integration

The Daily Journal — The Brazilian Embassy in Caracas held a successful meeting with business associations and private-sector representatives to boost economic ties between the two countries. Venezuelan participants had the opportunity to exchange ideas with the Brazilian Multisector Business Mission and to identify new strategic investment and cooperation opportunities. The delegation received support from […]

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Venezuela hires Greenberg Traurig to defend against Crystallex in U.S. courts

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government has restructured its legal defense abroad as part of its efforts to prevent the loss of one of its most valuable assets. According to Reuters, Venezuelan authorities hired the international law firm Greenberg Traurig to represent the country in its multibillion-dollar legal dispute with Canadian mining company Crystallex. […]

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