Internet Regulation: Venezuela’s telecom regulator CONATEL held a public hearing on new Internet service quality parameters, proposing mandatory minimums for performance, service continuity, and complaint handling across fixed technologies (including fiber and FWA 5G). Housing Recovery: After the June earthquakes, the Bolivarian government began delivering rehabilitated apartments in Altamira (Chacao, Miranda) under technical habitability guidelines. Biotech Agriculture: Venezuelan researchers (IDEA Foundation/Mincyt) are developing biotechnological protectors to help cocoa resist climate stress, drought, and pests using beneficial microorganisms from cacao itself. Earthquake Response Tech: FUNVISIS reported multiple earthquakes in Delta Amacuro and other recent seismic activity, while recovery efforts continue across affected areas. U.S.-Venezuela Minerals Push: Reuters reports the Trump administration is seeking greater U.S. access to Venezuela’s minerals (including gold), with possible new steps to expand U.S. involvement beyond oil. Climate Impact Research: A new study warns Caribbean queen conch marine protected areas may lose suitable climate conditions abruptly by mid-century, with the species ranging to Venezuela’s Orinoco mouth.