El Niño wants to “play hard,” and Venezuela must prepare

Food production, power generation, and access to water could suffer if this phenomenon becomes extreme. Models indicate that it will. Vanessa Davies El Niño is no game. It never is under normal conditions, and much less so during this period, which promises to be fiercer than usual. Colloquially dubbed a Super El Niño, but defined […]

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Editorial: Two Million Views: 81 Years Later, We Keep Growing

Listen to the editorial audio here: https://clyp.it/1oosjdmh Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief.— Today, we want to share an achievement that fills us with pride: in 2026, The Daily Journal reached 2 million views on LinkedIn. Behind that figure stands a story of constant work, a commitment to business journalism, and, above all, a community of readers that […]

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Without Transparency, There Is No Contract;

Listen to the editorial audio: https://clyp.it/nooq11dl Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief.— Venezuela needs investment. It needs capital, technology, expertise, markets, and companies capable of restoring to its hydrocarbon industry the scale it once had. That is why we have supported the opening of the oil and gas sectors and welcome contracts that enable the development of resources […]

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Government announces release of 131 political prisoners

The Daily Journal – The Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence, promoted by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, announced Friday that courts had granted alternative measures to imprisonment to 131 people who had remained in custody over their alleged involvement in crimes against the country’s democratic order and peace. The country’s courts decided at the request […]

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BCV and U.S. Numisma Bank explore partnerships to promote exchange rate stability

The Daily Journal. — The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) held a high-level meeting with representatives of Numisma Bank. This U.S. financial institution specializes exclusively in wholesale banknote services and explored strategic partnerships to optimize the country’s financial operations. According to an institutional statement from the BCV, both delegations discussed an agenda to ensure smooth […]

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PDVSA says state oil company has maintained a continuous investment plan in processing since 2024

The Daily Journal. — Héctor Obregón Pérez, president of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), said the state-owned oil company has maintained a continuous investment plan since 2024 aimed at restoring its processing facilities to independently meet the country’s entire demand for gasoline and diesel. As a result, Venezuela’s refining system currently has a capacity of 350,000 […]

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Spain welcomes progress in talks “Between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition”

The Daily Journal. — Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday welcoming progress in talks “between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition” aimed at achieving “democratic normalcy.” “We welcome the talks between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition, aimed at creating the necessary conditions to strengthen institutions and […]

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PDVSA transfers stake in Lorán Field to BP and two other oil companies

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela authorized the transfer of a stake held by PDVSA Gas to a consortium comprising Britain’s BP, the UAE’s XRG and Qatar’s UCC Oil and Gas Holding to advance the exploration and production of non-associated natural gas in the Lorán Field, located in Block 2 of the Deltana Platform. The parties formalized […]

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“Today is the time to make the real defense of our human rights possible for all Venezuelans,” says Martha Lia Grajales

The Daily Journal.- Human rights activist Martha Lia Grajales, coordinator of the Committee of Mothers in Defense of the Truth, maintains that “today is the time to make the real defense of our human rights possible.” She made the statement during the presentation of the book No siempre pierden las de abajo: Crónicas de la […]

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NGO warns of new illegal mining operation in the heart of Canaima National Park

The Daily Journal – Environmental organization SOS Orinoco warned on Thursday about a new illegal mining operation inside Canaima National Park, which UNESCO recognizes as a World Heritage Site. According to the report, the mining site covers 5.8 hectares at the confluence of the Carrao and Caroní rivers, across from Playa Linda in Bolívar state. […]

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