CARACAS, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Venezuela's economy is projected to expand 6.5% in the third quarter this year, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday, highlighting recovery in both oil and non-oil sectors after devastating twin earthquakes struck the country in June.

A gas line explosion shut Venezuela's Cardón refinery as nationwide blackouts spark 4,000+ protests — putting the U.S. oil deal to its first test.

Companies and investors are eager to hire those with recent access to the White House and knowledge of the administration’s Venezuela policy or contacts.

CARACAS, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Tax revenue from Venezuela's non-oil sector increased by 22.6 percent in the first nine months of this year, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday.

As part of Delcy Rodriguez's 'Venezuela reborn' campaign, murals of leaders like Hugo Chavez are being removed.

U.S. federal judge Alvin Hellerstein in New York on Thursday rejected a request by the defense of Cilia Flores, Venezuela's First Combatant, for release on bail and to serve pretrial detention under house arrest at a private residence in that city.

Venezuela's Cardon refinery, the country's second largest, has been halted ​amid a fire at one of ‌its units, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.