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).
Facade of the headquarters of the Association of Professors of the Central University of Venezuela (Apucv), located in the University…
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.
The new plant, named Venefibra, represents an effort in the pursuit of technological sovereignty and economic diversification. Photograph: Radio Miraflores….
On Wednesday, the European Parliament greenlit the inclusion of Venezuela in the list of jurisdictions with “high risk” for money laundering and terrorist financing—a designation that requires banks and other financial entities in the European Union to apply enhanced scrutiny on transactions from the Caribbean country. The decision confirms the updated proposal presented by the European Commission on June 10, after technical consultations with the assessed states and a review of commitments made by others
Monómeros is seen by the Colombian Government as a fundamental pillar for agricultural development, food price stability, and regional integration….
The OPEC International Seminar has established itself as the organization’s premier dialogue forum outside of technical and ministerial meetings. Held periodically in Vienna since 2001, this event brings together energy and oil ministers from member and non-member countries, executives from major oil companies, academics, analysts, and representatives of financial institutions. Its purpose is to discuss trends in the energy market, demand evolution, the energy transition, and the role of fossil fuels in a changing world. This year’s edition, the ninth, takes on special relevance amid geopolitical tensions and growing demands to reduce carbon emissions.
BRICS+ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Social media Guacamaya, July 7, 2025. At its XVII Summit held in…
The Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and the Chinese Ambassador to Caracas, Lan Hu, signed the agreement at the event’s opening,…
