The Daily Journal.- Major international oil trading companies Vitol and Trafigura are pushing for steeper discounts on Venezuelan crude oil as rising freight rates erode both companies’ profit margins. According to sources consulted by Reuters, the companies are seeking more favorable prices per barrel after maritime transportation costs surged in recent weeks. Higher shipping costs […]
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The Brazilian president criticized the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and called for elections so citizens can decide who should hold the presidency. The Daily Journal.- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Monday that the United States treats Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez as if it were her boss, criticizing Washington’s intervention in the […]
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The Daily Journal. — Bradley Hansell, intelligence chief at the U.S. Department of War, made an official visit to Venezuela over the weekend as part of a regional security tour that also included Colombia, Ecuador and Panama. Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and senior adviser […]
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The Daily Journal. — U.S. President Donald Trump defended the January military operation against Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated the recent energy agreement with Caracas, declaring before the international body that “to the victor belong the spoils.” During his address at the UN headquarters, […]
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Wilber Garcés, 28, was hospitalized after reporting loss of mobility and sensation on the left side of his body. His attorney also reported that guards placed him in isolation and handled him roughly during his medical transfer. The Daily Journal.- Immigration authorities transferred Venezuelan migrant Wilber Garcés, who suffered a gunshot wound to the back […]
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Kristalina Georgieva confirmed the decision after meeting with Delcy Rodríguez in New York The Daily Journal.- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva confirmed Monday that the organization will open an office in Venezuela during the first half of 2027, establishing a permanent presence in the country. Georgieva announced to Bloomberg News after meeting […]
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The Daily Journal.— Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez held a bilateral meeting on Monday with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn in New York City. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to official information, the meeting primarily aimed to explore mechanisms for […]
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The Daily Journal.— Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez held a bilateral meeting on Monday with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting took place in a cordial diplomatic atmosphere. It primarily aimed to resume discussions that the two leaders initiated […]
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The Daily Journal.— Venezuela continues to deliver a strong performance at the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 in Argentina. Following Sunday’s competitions, the Venezuelan delegation has accumulated 89 medals, including 27 gold, 31 silver, and 31 bronze, placing the country fifth in the overall medal standings. Brazil leads the standings with 71 gold, […]
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The Daily Journal.— Halliburton signed memorandums of understanding with Brazil’s Eneva and WESCA to evaluate oil and gas development opportunities in Venezuela as international companies seek to position themselves in the country’s energy sector. The agreements cover asset evaluation, development planning, and subsurface analysis. However, the companies have not announced any investments, committed capital amounts, […]
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