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Venezuelan Leader Commits to Elections Ahead of Machado Speech

Venezuela will hold elections organized by an overhauled electoral regulator and witnessed by the international community, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in a rare televised address Thursday, as pressure builds on her interim government after the return of opposition leader María Corina Machado.

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World Bank projects Brent oil prices to fall to $79 per barrel in 2027

The World Bank projects Brent crude oil prices to decline to an average of $79 per barrel in 2027, down from $91 per barrel in 2026, as rising global supplies are expected to ease market tightness.

  • Brent oil prices projected to fall to $79 per barrel in 2027
  • Global oil supplies to increase, alleviating market tightness
  • Global energy prices to rise 32% in 2026, then decline 12% in 2027

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