Economy

Asobanca: Banks will keep digital channel services active during Easter Week

The Venezuelan Banking Association (Asobanca) reported that during the Easter Week holiday, which begins on Thursday, April 2, services offered through digital channels of banking institutions (online banking and electronic services) will be available to guarantee users the continuity of operations. Likewise, Asobanca highlighted that during Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, as well as Wednesday, April 1, national financial entities will maintain their operations in agencies at usual hours, as well as the functioning of ATMs. Similarly, the Superintendency of Institutions of the Banking Sector (Sudeban) informed through its official social networks that national banking sector institutions will maintain normality in their operations between March 30 and April 1. In this sense, Sudeban highlighted that full availability of services is guaranteed through: • Counter service: All agencies and branches will be open during their regular hours. • Digital Banking: Web platforms and mobile applications operational 24 hours. • ATM Network: Availability of cash and self-service operations. • Payment Systems: Electronic transfers, mobile payment, and points of sale active without interruptions.

Venezuelan Food Imports Amount to US$2.5 Billion in Six Basic Categories

Venezuelan food imports currently amount to US$2.5 billion, reported the Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Julio León Heredia, who highlighted that the country buys six basic categories in international markets, although he did not specify which products they are. Banca y Negocios Heredia pointed out that the national Executive's priority is import substitution [...]

Venezuela has exported four thousand tons of green coffee in the first quarter of 2026

Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands indicates that in the first three months of 2026, Venezuela exported a total of four thousand tons of coffee, produced nationally, to international markets. Banking and Business The information was offered by the head of the Agriculture department, Julio León Heredia, during the recent shipment of 140 tons of [...]

SOGO Chino Will Not Close Operations and Announces Expansion in Nicaragua

The company SOGO Chino clarified in a statement that they will not close operations in Nicaragua and, on the contrary, is promoting millionaire expansion plans in the country. Although an executive, Ericka Rivas, sales advisor for the Sogo store, assured on channel 2 that they were closing the Ciudad Jardín store. "We are closing Ciudad Jardín, but we will continue to serve customers in Altamira, in front of the colored dining room at Mundo Sogo. There we will have all bicycle parts, bicycles, and we will be selling toilets, doors, PVC sheets," said Rivas.

Growth in tourism activity in Nueva Esparta projected at over 20%

The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, indicated that a growth of more than 20% in tourism activity is projected compared to 2025 in the state of Nueva Esparta. 'I am very pleased that the state of Nueva Esparta is re-emerging as a tourist and economic activity, because this has an impact on the local economy, the community economy and the economy of entrepreneurs.'

Texas oil rises more than 5% and approaches $100 a barrel

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 5.46% this Friday, nearing $100 a barrel due to the war in the Middle East. If you want to receive this and other information on your cell phone, download Telegram, enter the link https://t.me/albertorodnews and click +Join. Alberto News

Brent Closes the Week at $112.57, the Highest Price Since 2022

The Brent crude oil barrel for May delivery closed the week today at $112.57, a price that reflects that the market sees no signs of de-escalation in the Persian Gulf and represents the highest price since July 2022. Yesterday, Thursday, Brent closed at $108.01, meaning it rose $4.56 in a single day, equivalent to 4.22%. If you want to receive this and other information on your cell phone, download Telegram, enter the linkhttps://t.me/albertorodnewsy click on +Join.

Air-e Intervenida will lead the National Congress on Just Energy Transition

The company Air-e Intervenida announced that it will lead the First National Congress on Just Energy Transition and Adaptation to Climate Change, organized by a network operator in alliance with the University of North and the Superintendency of Public Utility Services.

2026 Holy Week: Ticket prices drop and transport will move nearly 4 million passengers

Portafolio Journalist 03.27.2026 14:23 Updated: 03.27.2026 14:23

Educational Content: Mastercard and Mis Propias Finanzas Join Forces to Boost Financial Education

Mastercard and Mis Propias Finanzas unite to strengthen financial knowledge. Photo: Courtesy

Barbados Grows in Investment and Doubts Arise

Barbados positions itself as one of the main investors in Nicaragua, but experts warn about doubts regarding the origin of these capital.

Four proposals brought by guilds and unions to the AN's Social Development Commission

Guilds and unions met this Wednesday, March 25, with deputies from the Social Development Commission of the National Assembly (AN) to demand an increase in salaries and pensions.