Venezuela 2026: Banks Closed June 24 – National Holiday Honors Battle of Carabobo (Official Feriado Bancario Explained)

Financial institutions across Venezuela will suspend public-facing operations on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in observance of the Battle of Carabobo. The closure follows the official banking calendar established by the Superintendency of Banks (Sudeban), which mandates a nationwide pause in commercial banking services for this national holiday. The annual commemoration marks the 1821 military engagement … Read more

Young Woman Fraudulently Obtains $580K in Loans

Bogotá, Colombia – A 21-year-old woman has been arrested in Colombia for her alleged involvement in a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting financial institutions. Authorities report she is accused of fraudulently obtaining loans totaling approximately $580,000 USD using falsified identification documents and identity theft. The case highlights a growing concern over increasingly complex financial crimes in … Read more