Venezuela
Venezuela 'overdrive' plan still not in effect
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez acknowledged Tuesday that a $2.1bn government spending plan he announced two months ago to spur economic growth had still not taken effect.
Venezuela cenbank director sees boom on horizon
Venezuela is "on the edge of an economic boom," predicts central bank director Armando Leon.
Venezuela preparing interest rate measures
Venezuela's central bank is considering measures to limit the spread between commercial banks' lending and deposit interest rates, as part of a new banking law being drafted for decree by President Hugo Chavez.
Venezuela reserves at highest for almost 3 years
During the last week, Venezuela's international reserves rose by 59m dollars to reach 17.34bn dollars, the central bank announced.