President Nicolas madero has endorsed the “Organic Law of Special Economic Zones”, which will allow for designated zones with less regulations to attract foreign investments

The US has carried out a CIA drone strike on a port in Venezuela to hit Tren de Aragua drug logistics, marking an escalation of pressure on Maduro, with no casualties

The increase in Caracas bus fares has been formalized; adjustments follow requests from the transportation sector, asking to adhere to official exchange rates of the Central Bank, citing rising operating costs, shortage of spare parts and inflation

A Venezuelan-linked oil tanker has been seized by US forces near the Caribbean coast, claiming it supported terrorist networks, prompting Venezuela to denounce the act as piracy and vow to defend its sovereignty internationally

International airlines have suspended flights to and from Venezuela after a US FAA alert warned of increased military activity and security risks in the country’s airspace, affecting routes from Avianca, Iberia, LATAM, TAP, Gol, and Turkish Airlines