Samuel Yepez, Author at The Daily Journal

Juan Barreto to Delcy Rodríguez: “It Depends on Her Whether She Goes Down in History as Maduro’s Continuation or as the Breaking Point for Democratization”

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.– During a television interview , former Caracas mayor Juan Barreto argued that Venezuela’s political future will depend to a large extent on the decisions adopted by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, whom he credited with the ability either to preserve the current power structure or to promote a democratic transition based on national […]

“Where Are the Feminists?” Perspectives on Venezuelan Activism

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Recently, the self-managed platform Encuentros Feministas celebrated its anniversary edition by addressing a question that often bursts into public opinion whenever a major event shakes the country: “Where are the feminists?” To answer it, the organizers invited four prominent voices from local activism, opening a space for reflection on the many ways […]

Denied Knowledge

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

Octavio Rossell Tabet From the Paleolithic to the Atomic Age Human knowledge has been communicated from generation to generation and has been recorded primarily through writing. The line of progress in that knowledge has been slowly drawn, defining several “eras,” which take their names from the natural materials used to make tools: stone, copper, bronze, […]

Francisco Rodríguez Denounces Alleged Diversion of Funds by Former Citgo Executives Linked to Guaidó

May 25, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Economist Francisco Rodríguez has denounced an alleged diversion of funds from Citgo’s Simón Bolívar Foundation, which is linked to the political structure formerly headed by Juan Guaidó and to the ad hoc management of PDVSA appointed during that period. Through a post published on his X account, Rodríguez described as “extremely troubling” […]

Venezuela Argues in U.S. Court That Citgo Is Worth Nearly Three Times the Sale Offer

May 15, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Lawyers representing Venezuela have asked a U.S. court to suspend the sale process of Citgo Petroleum, arguing that the company’s valuation has increased significantly since the auction of its parent company, PDV Holding, was approved in late 2024 . According to Reuters, attorney Alexandra Cumings stated in a letter to Delaware […]

BCV President to Reuters: “The Entire Planet Views Venezuela’s Debt Restructuring Process with Enthusiasm”

May 15, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The interim president of the Central Bank of Venezuela ( BCV), Luis Pérez, described the launch of the renegotiation of the country’s external obligations as a fundamental step that brings the nation “out of the shadows” in international markets. In an exclusive interview with the Reuters news agency, Pérez explained that the […]

Lavrov Accuses the U.S. of Repeating in Iran the “Strategy” of Oil Control Applied Against Venezuela

May 15, 2026June 1, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denounced on Friday that the United States is replicating in Iran the same pressure tactics it previously used against Nicolás Maduro’s government in order to secure control over energy resources. The statements were made during a press conference, reported by the EFE news agency, within the framework […]

Bloomberg: World Bank to Send High-Level Delegation to Caracas to Resume Technical Dialogue

May 15, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- A group of representatives from the World Bank will visit Caracas to meet with Venezuelan authorities, marking the first in-person meeting of this kind since formal relations were restored last month, according to a Bloomberg report. Venezuela has been a member of the financial institution since 1946, although the last loan granted […]

John Barrett and Venezuelan Government Evaluate Solutions to Venezuela’s Electrical Crisis

May 14, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The U.S. chargé d’affaires in Venezuela, John Barrett, reported that he held a meeting with Rolando Alcalá, the Minister of Electric Power of the interim authorities, to discuss plans aimed at rebuilding Venezuela’s electrical grid. In a message posted on social media, Barrett stated that the meeting is part of a “three-phase […]

Marco Rubio: “Venezuela Will Have to Reach a Transition Stage with a Legitimate Government”

May 14, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined on Friday the roadmap the U.S. administration envisions for Venezuela’s near future. After four months of management focused on economic stabilization and the protection of assets, the head of American diplomacy emphasized that the country’s definitive normalization depends on a process of institutional political change. […]