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Friday, January 25th 2019 - 15:53 UTC
Venezuela: Russia offers to mediate between Maduro and the transition government

Russia joined on Friday to countries that offered to safeguard peaceful mediation between the government of President Nicolás Maduro and the President of the National Assembly, proclaimed interim president of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó. The government of Vladimir Putin said that they are prepared to cooperate with all global forces acting responsibly, RIA news agency reported.
Friday, January 25th 2019 - 10:15 UTC
Russia, China and Turkey in support for Maduro as they warn Washington not to intervene

Russia on Thursday accused the United States of trying to usurp power in Venezuela and warned against a military intervention by confronting Washington and the European Union, which backed protests against one of Moscow's closest allies, Venezuelan partial recognized President Nicolás Maduro.
Friday, January 25th 2019 - 09:42 UTC
US economy showing best employment numbers in almost half a century

The number of United States citizens filing applications for unemployment benefits fell to more than a 49-year low last week, but the drop likely overstates the health of the labour market as claims for several states including California were estimated.
Friday, January 25th 2019 - 09:35 UTC
US and China “miles and miles away” in resolving economic structural reforms

The United States and China are “miles and miles” from resolving trade issues but there is a fair chance the two countries will get a deal, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Thursday.
Friday, January 25th 2019 - 09:06 UTC
Goldman Sachs chief concerned with Brexit, but the main worry in China/US trade dispute

The new chief executive of Goldman Sachs says that a “difficult” Brexit will negatively affect its investment plans in the UK. David Solomon told the BBC that while there has been a hiring freeze in the UK, the bank has been adding staff in the EU over the last two years.
Thursday, January 24th 2019 - 09:35 UTC
Guaido recognized as interim president by Lima Group and US; Uruguay and Mexico call for negotiations

Most Latin American nations recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president on Wednesday, leaving Nicolas Maduro ever more isolated as he faces unrest at home and threats from the United States.
Thursday, January 24th 2019 - 09:33 UTC
Sao Paulo state willing to support automaker GM with tax incentives

General Motors Brazil unit is in advanced talks with Sao Paulo state to receive tax incentives, the company told public officials and union representatives at a meeting on Tuesday, a few days after telling workers in a memo that it was losing money in the country.
Wednesday, January 23rd 2019 - 18:03 UTC
Trump would recognize Guaidó as president of Venezuela; Protests increase

US President Donald Trump would be ready to recognize the opposition leader and president of the National Assembly (AN) of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, as the legitimate president of Venezuela after his probable inauguration on Wednesday, according to CNN sources.
Wednesday, January 23rd 2019 - 08:51 UTC
Pence addresses the Venezuelan people ahead of Wednesday's protest day

United States Vice President Mike Pence issued a video message of support to Venezuelans on Tuesday to encourage those who are protesting against President Nicolas Maduro and underline U.S. backing for opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Saturday, January 19th 2019 - 09:36 UTC
Brazil plans a self-monitoring system for food processors, despite a non-encouraging record

Brazil is moving toward a self-monitoring system for food processors, Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias said on Friday, including meatpackers still recovering from an inspection scandal that hurt trade with key markets. Dias said in an interview that Brazil's new business-friendly government plans to send draft legislation on self-monitoring to Congress in the first half of this year.