Digital Payments: A Structural Lever for the Country's Growth
In Mexico, digital payments are being identified as a structural lever for economic growth and financial inclusion, according to Francisco Valdivia, General Director of Visa Mexico.
Frustrated American Dream: She is Venezuelan and migrated to the U.S. for safety, but ICE forced her to flee again
A Venezuelan woman, Mariángel Carrillo, recounts her experience of fleeing her home country for safety in the U.S. only to be compelled to leave again due to ICE actions, eventually relocating to Spain with a digital nomad visa.
FG hails new digital visa platform FBC approval
Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister praises the approval of the Full Business Case for the ASFAAR.NG digital visa platform as a significant reform step in diplomatic and migration management.
Visa Research - IME GSEVEE: Business Expenses Paid by Card for Nearly 1 in 2 SMEs
A study by IME GSEVEE for Visa reveals that nearly half of SMEs in Greece now use cards for their business expenses.
Visa expands its business in Argentina with the purchase of Prisma, Banelco, and Pago Mis Cuentas
Visa has announced the acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay in Argentina, enhancing its investment in advanced payment technologies.
PayPay Partners with Visa, Establishes New Company to Aim for Expansion in the U.S.
PayPay has announced a partnership with Visa to establish a new company in the U.S. as part of their effort to expand their payment services internationally.
By the numbers.. Will the 'digital euro' save Europe from the dominance of American 'Visa' and 'MasterCard'?
The article discusses concerns in Europe regarding the dominance of Visa and MasterCard in the payment sector and explores the potential emergence of a digital euro as a solution.
EU needs to wean itself off Visa and Mastercard – banking chief
The head of a major European bank consortium has called for the EU to urgently reduce its reliance on US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.
Head of the European banking consortium: urgent need for an alternative to 'Visa' and 'Mastercard'
The head of the European Payments Initiative emphasizes the urgency of establishing a payment system independent from US companies like Visa and Mastercard due to rising dependency and geopolitical risks.
SRE launches electronic visa for Brazilian tourists seeking to vacation in Mexico
The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has introduced a digital visa for Brazilian travelers wishing to vacation in Mexico, effective February 5.
Travel update as UK's eVisa rollout takes next steps this week
Starting January 12, 2026, the UK will begin offering a digital eVisa for many visitors, marking a shift towards a fully online visa system.
Between the United States and Europe, a "visa battle" over digital companies
The article discusses tensions between the US and Europe regarding digital business practices, highlighting the predicament of five European citizens, including former European Commissioner for Digital Affairs Thierry Breton.