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

Venezuela has reopened its embassies in Barranquilla and Bogotá for its citizens in Colombia, showing its closer relations with the neighbouring state

President Nicolas Maduro plans to visit China, aiming to bolster bilateral relations, particularly in energy cooperation

Protests continue due to the 319 political prisoners that remain detained, with 15.700 arbitrary political arrests recorded; meanwhile, the country has around 25% of its population fleeing due to the ongoing human rights crisis

The UN has urged the country to develop a plan against human trafficking and gender-based violence, emphasising on inclusive access to justice, violence prevention, and reproductive health