June 2026 - Page 9 of 19 - The Daily Journal

Venezuelan government signs agreement with General Electric: 1,000 megawatts to join the power grid within two years

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The strategic agreement signed Monday between the Venezuelan government and General Electric will add 1,000 megawatts to the National Electric System (SEN) within two years and more than 5,000 megawatts over the next four years, President Delcy Rodríguez said. Roger Martella, Chief Corporate Officer of General Electric Vernova, stated that the […]

John Barrett: single-digit inflation in may shows Trump’s plan for Venezuela “is delivering results”

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy for Venezuela, John Barrett, stated on Monday that the drop in monthly inflation to 6.3% in May marks a significant achievement for the country’s stability. “In May, Venezuela’s monthly inflation fell to 6.3%, returning to single digits for the first time in more […]

India’s state-owned OVL plans to resume oil operations in Venezuela despite hundreds of millions in unpaid dividends

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL), the overseas arm of India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is developing a strategic plan to resume its crude oil production activities in Venezuela. The company continues to move forward with the initiative even though the Venezuelan State still owes more than $900 million in overdue […]

Provea demands information on military operation in Bolívar and warns of possible sovereignty and human rights violations

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuelan human rights organization Provea demanded detailed information from Venezuelan state authorities regarding the military operation in the south of the country, which the United States and the government of Delcy Rodríguez reportedly coordinated and which allegedly resulted in the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero, known as “Niño Guerrero,” whom authorities […]

Colombia and Venezuela Accelerate Cross-Border Power Interconnection with Investments Exceeding $22 Million.

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The governments of Colombia and Venezuela are moving forward with the reactivation of their binational power interconnection through a project in the Vichada border region. The initiative aims to expand electricity coverage, strengthen energy security, and revive cooperation in energy infrastructure between the two countries. Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, […]

Elías Jaua: “The Venezuelan State must demand the immediate restoration of control over the nation’s revenues”

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

José Gregorio Yépez Following the events of January 3, Venezuela’s political landscape has been redrawn, giving rise to unprecedented circumstances for the country. Interpretations abound, and new words and expressions have emerged from every corner. Perceptions range from denunciations of a “trusteeship” to those who, with relief, say: “Thank goodness it happened.” The political and […]

Fire against women: the new deadly weapon of femicides

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Between January and March 2026, the organization Utopix recorded five completed femicides and 12 attempted femicides in which fire was used as the murder weapon. The flames reveal a desire to inflict extreme pain and cause disfigurement, says anthropologist Aimee Zambrano. Vanessa Davies The flames of jealousy, which seem to consume any capacity for reason, […]

Vicente Brito: Asset damage caused by expropriations reaches $100 Billion

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The president of the Network for the Defense of Work, Property, and the Constitution argues that the State never paid for more than 90% of the expropriated assets. He proposes compensation payments to enable businesses to resume operations once their original owners regain control. Vanessa Davies The word compensation frequently appears in the discourse of […]

The tyranny of the host: A World Cup under geopolitical siege

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Héctor Sánchez, Sociologist — Commentators have repeatedly described the 2026 FIFA World Cup as historic because three countries are jointly hosting it. Yet behind the rhetoric of sporting unity lies an unprecedented contradiction: for the first time in history, one of the host nations—the United States—maintains a state of open military hostility toward another participating […]

The dance of good and evil: The Corpus Christi Dancing Devils

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Corpus Christi Dancing Devils stand among Venezuela’s most emblematic cultural and religious traditions. This celebration blends elements of Christianity with Indigenous and African influences. In December 2012, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the tradition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Dance of the […]