Daily brief
Venezuela's oil exports reached a seven-year high in April, driven by increased sales to the United States and India, according to data. The surge comes as U.S. oil companies are reportedly reconsidering investments in the country's energy sector, with several new oil and gas deals signed between Caracas and American firms.
The first commercial flight between Miami and Caracas in seven years took off, marking a resumption of direct air travel between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Venezuela's latest salary increase was described as a one-time bonus rather than a permanent wage hike, according to local reports.