EFE.- The United States deported Rafael José Quero Silva to Venezuela, a former colonel in the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) accused of participating in the detention and torture of dozens of political opponents during Nicolás Maduro’s government. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Quero Silva in South Florida in February 2025. He served in the […]
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The Daily Journal.- Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía will resume operations for between 30% and 33% of international flights starting September 1. Transportation Minister Francisco Garcés confirmed that authorities will reopen the airport gradually while repair work continues on facilities damaged by the earthquakes that struck on June 24. Before the earthquakes damaged the […]
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Carlos Mendoza Potellá said Venezuelan oil production will not recover quickly The Daily Journal.- Economist and oil industry expert Carlos Mendoza Potellá said Venezuela has approximately 17,000 abandoned oil wells that the country could reactivate; however, he warned that the process could take years. “We have 17,000 production-capable wells that we abandoned a long time […]
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The company clarified that it has no ties to the lawsuit filed by Oswaldo Cisneros’ successors The Daily Journal.- Cisneros Organization (OC) formally distanced itself from the lawsuit that Oswaldo Cisneros’ estate filed against the Venezuelan state over the reversal of the Petrodelta oil concession, a claim totaling US$2 billion. Through a dossier sent to […]
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Juan Barreto, Director of The Daily Journal for Venezuela and Latin America In recent days, there has been much talk about dollarization. Congressman Antonio Ecarri put forward this proposal, prompting a strong reaction from National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. Dollarization is a policy that very few countries have adopted. As you know, there are 192 […]
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Homes and businesses on Aranda Street, as well as public and private establishments along La Facultad Avenue, suffered flooding on August 15 and 22. Residents blame the highway expansion for the collapse and are calling on authorities to take action Vanessa Davies Was the overflowing of the Valle River the chronicle of a death foretold? […]
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The Daily Journal.- The government will relocate students from 91 schools affected by the June 24 earthquakes during the upcoming academic year, Education Minister Héctor Rodríguez said Tuesday. During an event in Caracas alongside acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the minister explained that 11 schools collapsed, while the other 80 sustained structural damage. Starting on September […]
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Dr. Juan Barreto, Director of The Daily Journal for Venezuela and Latin America This weekend, workers from across the country gathered in Caracas. Curiously, neither influencers nor journalists paid by the rival opposition factions said a word about it. They look the other way and clear their throats uncomfortably. Representatives from the main branches of […]
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Outfitting a child for the return to school can require an initial investment of between US$40 and US$60 The Daily Journal.- As the new school year approaches, Venezuelan families face one of the most significant back-to-school expenses: school uniforms. Between polo shirts, pants, and shoes, outfitting a student can take a considerable bite out of […]
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Fina raised seed funding from investors in the United Kingdom, the U.S., Chile and Brazil to expand its platform across Venezuela The Daily Journal.- Venezuelan startup Fina, which focuses on digitalizing small and medium-sized businesses, raised US$1 million in a seed funding round to support its expansion in the domestic market. International funds participating in […]
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