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.
The expansion of expedited deportations is causing deep concern among human rights advocates. Photo: Voice of America. Guacamaya, July 15,…
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.
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
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.
