U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in an operation conducted in Venezuela

The Daily Journal — The United States government announced on Friday the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as “Niño Guerrero” and identified as the founder and top leader of the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua, during an operation carried out in Venezuelan territory in coordination with Venezuelan security forces. U.S. President Donald […]

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Venezuela Confirms Death of Alias “Niño Guerrero” in a Joint Operation With the U.S.

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government confirmed on Friday that Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as “Niño Guerrero” and leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, died during a security operation in southeastern Bolívar state. Venezuelan security forces and U.S. agencies carried out the armed operation jointly. The Ministry of Popular Power for […]

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Opinion: Oil Production

Roger J. Rivero, Industrial Engineer. Audio: https://clyp.it/klcwekmn Let’s talk about the phases and processes of Oil Production, which we will break down below. Now, let’s describe the stages, which are as follows:1. Upstream (Exploration-Production)2. Midstream (Transportation-Storage)3. Downstream (Refining-Marketing) 1) Upstream (Field Exploration/Production)The most human, the most criticized, and the most dangerous stage. In past decades, the […]

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Investment Funds Accelerate the Race for Venezuelan Oil

By Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief Listen to the editorial audio here: https://clyp.it/rxqltryn Caracas, June 14, 2026 – Against all odds, and despite the doubts—and even the refusal—of some of the largest U.S. oil companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela’s oil industry following President Donald Trump’s call, investment funds have moved to the front of the […]

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Venezuela’s Energy Moment: What It Will Actually Take

By Jimmy Seba, Founder and CEO, Global Key Inc. Audio: https://clyp.it/5yici2ca The Daily Journal – I have maintained direct relationships in Venezuela and across the US-LATAM corridor throughout the period when most of the world looked away. What I see today is not a new story. It is the result of twenty years of conditions converging […]

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Venezuela reports new hydrocarbon spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government issued an official statement, released by Foreign Minister Yván Gil, reporting the detection of a new large-scale hydrocarbon spill originating from Trinidad and Tobago. According to Venezuelan authorities, the incident exceeds previous spills in magnitude, and contaminated material has already begun moving toward Venezuelan maritime territory. In its […]

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Bloomberg: Centerview and Venezuela Discussed a $150 Million Fee for Advising on Debt Restructuring

Bloomberg — Centerview Partners remained in negotiations with Venezuela until last month over a contract worth at least $150 million for its work as the country’s exclusive financial advisor in a debt restructuring process. This figure would far exceed the fees paid in previous sovereign debt operations, according to a draft agreement reviewed by Bloomberg. […]

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SLB and PDVSA sign agreement to modernize Venezuela’s Oil Industry

The Daily Journal — U.S. oilfield services giant SLB (formerly Schlumberger) announced on Wednesday the signing of a long-term framework agreement with state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). The agreement aims to establish the strategic foundations for the revitalization, technological modernization, and operational optimization of Venezuela’s hydrocarbon industry. Through a memorandum of understanding, the two […]

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Venezuela hires Greenberg Traurig to defend against Crystallex in U.S. courts

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government has restructured its legal defense abroad as part of its efforts to prevent the loss of one of its most valuable assets. According to Reuters, Venezuelan authorities hired the international law firm Greenberg Traurig to represent the country in its multibillion-dollar legal dispute with Canadian mining company Crystallex. […]

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Díaz-Canel announces a drastic reform plan for Cuba

The Daily Journal — The Cuban government will implement a far-reaching package of structural reforms to its economic model in 2026, featuring unprecedented commercial decentralization, the removal of bureaucratic obstacles affecting state-owned enterprises, and a legal framework that will allow members of the Cuban diaspora to invest directly in municipalities across the island. Cuban President […]

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