After an historic summit that took place in Paris over the last month, Venezuelan leaders have pledged to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions if wealthier countries claim responsibility for their role in climate change. According to Venezuela Analysis, Venezuela agreed to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20%…
According to an estimate released from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the nation’s real GDP increased 3.9% in the second quarter. What’s more, the Insured Retirement Institute recently announced that fixed annuity sales reached their highest mark in more than six years, totaling $26.5 billion in the third quarter…
Breast augmentation is — as you may already know — one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the world. With 1,348,197 procedures performed in 2014, it’s the third-most globally popular cosmetic surgical procedure. Research also shows that it’s the second most requested cosmetic surgery, after liposuction, in the…
Venezuelans may not have access to toilet paper, but at least they can get their McDonald’s fry fix — for a cool $126, that is. According to Fortune and Business Insider, the beloved fast food chain is bringing its French fries back to Venezuela despite the country’s continued economic collapse.…
Political unrest is a daily reality in Venezuela, and for those who fight against government oppression, the consequences can be severe. Now a prosecutor in one of the most high-profile cases against anti-government activists has fled the country and, in turn, criticized Venezuelan leadership. Franklin Nieves was one of two…
One of the most iconic symbols of U.S.-style capitalism is returning to socialist Venezuela. Yes, McDonald’s french fries are making a comeback after a 10-month hiatus. The Golden Arches stopped selling their signature fries because of the high costs associated with importing potatoes. Now, the brand is sourcing local potatoes…
CANTV, a telecommunication company controlled by the Venezuelan government, has reportedly launched a censorship program against Bitcoin websites, knocking them offline for about four hours. According to NewsBTC Latin America, Venezuelan Bitcoin users are reportedly having trouble accessing a number of popular digital currency websites, including local Latin American exchanges…
Next week, on October 28, Venezuela will celebrate its 10th anniversary of ending adult illiteracy. According to various media reports, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially declared Venezuela a “Territory Free of Illiteracy” a decade ago on October 28, 2005. However, UNESCO does not issue official…