Repsol remains “hopeful of finding some kind of framework” to “monetize” its production in Venezuela amid ongoing discussions with the U.S. government under Donald Trump, as stated by the group’s CEO, Josu Jon Imaz, during the presentation of its first-half earnings.
In a historic advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday that failure to meet climate obligations constitutes an “internationally wrongful act” that entails legal liability and may require reparations to affected states. According to the ICJ, climate treaties create binding obligations to prevent significant harm to the climate system and protect it for the benefit of present and future generations.
During a press conference, González affirmed that UNT, along with other political organizations such as Unión y Cambio, Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS), Cambio en Paz, and Puente, maintains “a clear path” of participation to safeguard the political spaces won by the opposition.
In the heart of the Syrian steppe, a hundred kilometers south of Damascus, lies As-Suwayda, a city of black stone and shared memories. The locals call it The Little Venezuela, and it’s not just a nickname: here, every detail seems to hold an echo of our country, every house cherishes a story with a Latin accent.
Monagas governor Ernesto Luna announced on Wednesday the signing of an agreement with the Chinese investment group China Ai, aimed at developing an ambitious agro-industrial project on lands in western Monagas. The initiative includes the creation of several joint ventures and an International Investment Fund, with the goal of driving food production and exports from the region.
With a strong message from UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, the Hague Group summit in Bogotá brought together delegations from more than 30 countries to coordinate diplomatic, legal, and economic actions against Israel and demand an immediate end to the massacre in Gaza. Venezuela and Colombia reinforced their support for the Palestinian cause and denounced international impunity.
Chinese refineries posted their highest level of activity since September 2023 in June, processing 15.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, up 8.5% from the same month last year. The rebound was due to the end of seasonal spring maintenance and improved refining margins — particularly for diesel — which encouraged plants to ramp up operations ahead of the summer demand peak.
In 2024, the Latin American poultry industry reached historic figures in both egg production and consumption, solidifying the region as one of the most dynamic in the world. Brazil reaffirmed its leadership with over 57 billion units, while Venezuela climbed to seventh place, surpassing countries like the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. Additionally, for the first time, Latin Americans consumed more eggs per capita than the global average, according to the *2024 LATAM Productive Data* report by the Latin American Egg Institute (ILH).
The oil cartel predicts that the world will need nearly 123 million barrels per day in 25 years, driven by developing economies, despite the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Amid a renewed rapprochement driven by the impact of U.S. sanctions, China and Venezuela are advancing their strategic partnership with the signing of new agreements, the delivery of heavy equipment, the modernization of the power grid, support for vulnerable groups, and further investments in key sectors such as hydrocarbons, agriculture, industry, and public services. Beijing has also expressed interest in Venezuela’s Special Economic Zones, aligning its presence in the Caribbean with the Belt and Road Initiative.
