Tatiana Da Gama, Author at The Daily Journal

Jorge Rodríguez confirms start of dialogue with the 2015 National Assembly after rejecting talks on renewing the Supreme Court and Electoral Council

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on Monday that the economic impact of the June 24 earthquakes remained “localized” and stated that the country’s main sources of revenue continue to grow, including oil production, which she said has reached 1.2 million barrels per day. Speaking at a National Economic Council meeting […]

2015 National Assembly announces joint agenda beginning in August to advance political transition

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s 2015-elected National Assembly announced on Tuesday the launch of a joint working agenda that will begin on August 1. Lawmakers presented the initiative as a roadmap “to promote stability, democracy, and national recovery.” In a statement published on X, the opposition bloc said the initiative aims to mark “the beginning […]

Johann Álvarez appointed Venezuela’s new Chargé d’Affaires to the United States

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced on Monday the appointment of economist Johann Álvarez Márquez as Venezuela’s new Chargé d’Affaires to the United States. In her announcement, the head of state said the new envoy has “the mission of representing our country’s interests and advancing this new stage of dialogue, cooperation, and […]

“The people of La Guaira don’t want to be spectators to the government’s decisions”

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Voces 101.5 FM has continued broadcasting from the disaster zones, explains its president, José Félix Varela By Vanessa Davies Giving a voice to those who lost loved ones and their homes in the June 24 earthquakes in La Guaira has become the new mission of Voces 101.5 FM. Its president, José Félix Varela, decided to […]

Death toll from twin earthquakes rises to 4,561, with more than 16,700 injured

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The Venezuelan government released its latest official emergency report on Monday following the twin earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. The death toll continues to climb, reaching 4,561, up from the 4,490 reported the previous day. The latest report records 71 additional fatalities since the previous update. Humanitarian teams […]

Fedecámaras highlights the importance of the rapid reintegration of earthquake victims

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Fedecámaras President Felipe Capozzolo stressed the importance of strengthening the production chains of the construction, apparel, and textile sectors to accelerate the rapid reintegration of everyone affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Capozzolo emphasized the need to guarantee housing and employment so people affected by the […]

Beyond the power elites lies the solution

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Héctor Sánchez, sociologist. — The injustice suffocating Venezuela today is not an isolated event. It forms part of a long historical pattern of “exceptionalism” in which ordinary citizens have become trapped in the struggles of those who hold power. Behind the mask of a supposed “higher interest,” rival factions have distorted the common good, claiming […]

Venezuela cannot rebuild while it holds political prisoners

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Román Eduardo Reyes Vásquez, Foro Penal Coordinator in Utah. — The recent earthquakes forced Venezuela to confront the full extent of its own fragility. The destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and public services demands an urgent physical reconstruction. But no country rebuilds itself with concrete alone. It must also restore justice, public trust, and respect […]

The constitutional clock has run out: Elections or reconstruction?

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Neirlay Andrade On July 3, while excavators continued clearing concrete and rescue teams searched the rubble for survivors, 180 days had passed since Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) ordered Delcy Rodríguez to assume the Presidency of the Republic “in an acting capacity” following the “abduction” of Nicolás Maduro. The maximum period the Venezuelan Constitution […]

Inflation doubles in June, reaches 13.8%

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Inflation in Venezuela reversed its slowdown in June, returning to double-digit monthly levels, according to figures from the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI). The index recorded a 13.8% increase in the sixth month of the year, more than double the 6.3% posted in May. The rebound ended four consecutive months of […]