Government requests special court jurisdiction to handle civil disputes after earthquakes

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that she has asked Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) to establish a special judicial jurisdiction to expedite civil cases arising from the damage caused by the twin earthquakes of June 24. The proposal aims to provide legal certainty for affected families. Rodríguez announced the move […]

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ICE detains Venezuelan journalist with pending asylum application

EFE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Venezuelan journalist Wilmer Solano in Miami Beach despite his pending asylum application, according to statements released Tuesday by his family and a Venezuelan journalists’ organization. The arrest took place Sunday in the Haulover Beach area while Solano was working, the Association of Venezuelan Journalists Abroad (Apevex) […]

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Venezuela’s Supreme Court orders Halliburton to resume operations and return seized assets

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) has ordered Halliburton Servicios de Venezuela, S.A. to resume its productive operations through a precautionary measure issued in Ruling No. 327, corresponding to Case No. 2026-006. The decision follows a request filed by the company’s legal representatives on March 24, 2026. The ruling instructs the […]

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Government announces subsidies of up to 80% and mortgage loans for families displaced by earthquakes

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced Wednesday a special financing and subsidy program for families who lost their primary homes in the recent twin earthquakes. The initiative combines mortgage loans from public and private banks with direct government subsidies for home purchases. According to the Presidency, the program will allow displaced […]

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Panel discussion “testimonies of solidarity” to explore Venezuela’s social reconstruction

The Daily Journal — The Central University of Venezuela (UCV) will host the panel discussion “Testimonies of Solidarity: What Has Changed in the Country?” on Wednesday, July 29. The event will examine the social impact of the earthquakes that struck on June 24 and encourage reflection on the role of community support networks during the […]

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Conatel begins process to regularize Starlink’s entry into Venezuela

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) announced that it held a working meeting with representatives of SpaceX/Starlink to advance the formalization and regulation of the U.S. company’s satellite internet service in Venezuela. According to a statement published on the agency’s social media accounts, both parties reviewed the technical, legal, and economic aspects […]

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Trump confirms U.S. has received more than $13 billion from Venezuela

The Daily Journal — U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has received more than $13 billion from Venezuela since the military operation on January 3, when U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro and took control of the country’s political leadership. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump argued that the funds obtained from […]

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Venezuela’s creditors expand committee amid expectations of debt restructuring

the long-awaited negotiations over what could become the largest sovereign debt restructuring in more than a decade. More than 15 investment funds have joined the Venezuela Creditors Committee since the United States captured former President Nicolás Maduro in early January, according to a person familiar with the matter. The arrival of new investors has strengthened […]

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The San Juan earthquakes damaged homes and deepened social divides in Carayaca

Homes built with zinc sheets and dirt floors, children living in houses marked with red tags, and communities affected by the earthquakes were among the realities encountered by volunteer inspectors coordinated by Sergio Silva, a professor at the Central University of Venezuela’s School of Civil Engineering, during an outreach mission carried out from July 24 […]

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U.S. Treasury eases financial controls on reconstruction-related operations

EFE — The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Monday a temporary easing of certain financial oversight measures to allow U.S. institutions to facilitate authorized transactions related to Venezuela’s economic recovery and humanitarian assistance following the country’s recent earthquakes. Under the measure, the Treasury said the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will not take […]

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