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Last update: 9 hours agoVenezuela Debt Reset: Venezuela’s central bank chief Luis Pérez says the country is targeting 8% growth in 2026 as it completes a sovereign and PDVSA foreign-debt restructuring meant to restart ties with the IMF and World Bank after years of default. Energy Disruption: A fire at Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo gas facility injured at least six workers, underscoring how aging infrastructure and sanctions keep raising operational risk. Brazil Biofuels Push: Amaggi is buying a 40% stake in Brazilian corn-ethanol firm FS to lock in supply, improve logistics, and expand ethanol output as it shifts more equipment toward biodiesel. Crypto in the Spotlight: El Salvador’s bitcoin reserve has topped $600mn, even as IMF commitments raise questions about whether purchases are staying within the program’s limits. Caribbean Tourism Momentum: Curaçao’s hotel and tourism leaders report rising international confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup “Blue Wave,” while Dominica’s Gregor Nassief is set to lead the regional hotel body. Markets & Deals: Brazil’s machinery sector says it generated about $606m at OTC Houston, while Hamilton Reserve Bank adds veteran banker Taso Carayannis to its advisory board.
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