Tatiana Da Gama, Author at The Daily Journal

Juan Barreto proposes redirecting opaque military spending toward salaries and education

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Mayor Juan Barreto proposed redirecting part of Venezuela’s military spending, which he claims remains beyond public scrutiny, toward funding teachers’ salaries, retirees’ benefits, and educational programs. During his program No es Podcast Cosa, Barreto questioned the growth of what he described as “opaque” military spending and suggested allocating those resources […]

U.S. receives first shipment of Venezuelan aluminum in eight years

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The United States received its first shipment of Venezuelan aluminum since 2018 on Monday, with approximately 15,000 metric tons produced by state-owned CVG Venalum and unloaded in Louisiana. The shipment arrived at the Port of Avondale, near New Orleans, as part of an operation involving U.S. firm Heeney Capital and Swiss […]

Relatives say more than 70 workers remain detained in PDVSA-obrero case

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Relatives of people detained in connection with an alleged smuggling case linked to Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) called on Monday for alternative measures to imprisonment for those facing prosecution. They denounced that dozens of people have remained in custody since 2024. The case, known as PDVSA-Obrero, involves detainees who, according to their […]

Cecodap reports 118 minors charged in Venezuela under anti-hate law

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – A total of 118 minors were charged in Venezuela between 2024 and 2025 with offenses established under the Anti-Hate Law, according to Cecodap, an NGO dedicated to protecting children in the country, during a period marked by the post-election crisis following Nicolás Maduro’s proclaimed reelection as president. Carlos Trapani, Cecodap’s general […]

U.S. prosecutors say Venezuela has not claimed sovereign immunity for Nicolás Maduro

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.- The United States rejects the argument that Nicolás Maduro is entitled to immunity in the criminal case he faces in New York and maintains that Venezuela has not claimed such protection for the former president. However, it has requested it for interim President Delcy Rodríguez. In a memorandum filed last Friday night before Judge […]

Lula da Silva scores a goal against gambling addiction in Brazil

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Luis Vilchez President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is fighting for reelection in Brazil against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Both will head to a runoff election in the South American giant. One of the measures taken by the 80-year-old politician before the first round was to show online gambling a […]

Reform or repeal: The dispute over the anti-hate law

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The law, denounced as an instrument of political persecution, faces its greatest challenge yet. While the acting government is pushing for a partial reform, human rights organizations, press associations and the opposition are demanding its complete removal from the legal system. Natalia Jaua The Constitutional Law Against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance was approved […]

Trump’s cards in Venezuela: Economics and politics. María Corina? A negotiated transition?

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Since January 3, Venezuela’s political and economic cards have been reshuffled. The cards in play are gradually being revealed on boards that are constantly changing. José Gregorio Yépez In Venezuela, the Trump administration is playing its cards cautiously. It is sending signals that seem contradictory and fall outside the expectations of those who bet on […]

Venezuelan transition in the hands of women? They must not be mere bystanders

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Vanessa Davies Caracas The Daily Journal — Two women are building the bridge between Venezuela’s various pasts and its future: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015 National Assembly. A third woman can be added to the list: María Corina Machado, the driving force behind what — according to unofficial data […]

School breakfast and snacks: How do Venezuelan families manage day to day?

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

At 5:30 in the morning, the race begins. You have to shower, get dressed, wake up the kids, and, in the middle of all that, figure out breakfast. The first meal of the day provides important nutritional value and energy, especially for children who start school at 7:00 a.m. It is their first food after […]