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Venezuela's oil production increased 10% and again surpassed one million barrels per day

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Dollar in Colombia doesn't hit bottom: its price closed below $3,700 this Wednesday

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Pensioners Excluded from 2026 Salary Adjustment

Several pensioners point out that their current income does not even cover basic food needs and ask for a review of the pension update formula.

Venezuelan oil production rises 10% and exceeds one million barrels again

Venezuelan oil production increased by 10% in February, once again exceeding one million barrels per day (bpd), according to official figures collected in a report published this Wednesday by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The South American country, which opened its oil industry to private and foreign capital with a substantial reform of its Organic Hydrocarbons Law amid rapprochement with the United States, produced an average of 1,021,000 bpd in February, 97,000 barrels more than the previous month, when it was 924,000 bpd.

Contracting for maintenance work for 3 Childhood Development Centers in Cartagena is underway

The Civic Foundation Pro Cartagena (Funcicar) reported that the Mayor's Office, through the Secretariat of Participation and Social Development, published a process in the Electronic System for Public Contracting (Secop) to carry out adaptation and maintenance works of social infrastructure for early childhood.

The nine strategies of the banks' 'Abrigo' plan to benefit flood victims

Meeting of banks, through Asobancaria and the Ministry of Finance to launch the 'Abrigo' program. Photo: Courtesy Asobacaria

“Wants to Attract Everyone’s Capital”: Secretary Doug Burgum Highlights Venezuela’s Energy Potential

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum stated that Venezuela aspires to become a competitive country with the goal of attracting international capital and leveraging its enormous energy and mineral potential. During an appearance at a conference with Chevron's CEO, Burgum highlighted that the South American country has significant natural resources and economic opportunities that could capture the attention of foreign investors. According to the official, Venezuela possesses some of the world's largest oil reserves, in addition to abundant critical minerals and precious metals.

Regime expects over 100,000 tourists for Holy Week despite widespread restrictions

Official data from the regime itself—such as annual goals of exceeding one million visitors in 2026—confirms that Nicaraguan tourism is advancing cautiously.

From the Set to Business: Actor Carlos Torres Debuts as an Entrepreneur with the Beverage Brand Dify

Portafolio Journalist 03.11.2026 12:38 Updated: 03.11.2026 12:38

US Companies Invest in Countries, Not Governments

Ricardo Triana, executive director of the American Companies Council (CEA). Photo: Courtesy - CEA

Nicaragua's Gross International Reserves Increased to $9,045.3 Million

Nicaragua's Central Bank gross international reserves reached $9,045.3 million as of February 2026, a 43.9% increase compared to the same month of the previous year.

'To grow, Colombia must offer security to private enterprise,' says Colombina president

César Caicedo, president of Colombina. Photo: Courtesy/Colombina