Juan Barreto calls for broader political dialogue in Venezuela beyond political elites

The former Caracas metropolitan mayor views the dialogue between the acting government and the 2015 National Assembly as a first step toward restoring the country’s institutions. Still, he warns that the process must also address social demands. The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Juan Barreto believes that the dialogue between Venezuela’s acting government and […]

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U.S. considers easing sanctions on “shadow fleet” to lower shipping costs

The Daily Journal.- The U.S. government is considering easing sanctions on vessels belonging to the so-called “ghost fleet” or “shadow fleet,” which have transported oil and petroleum products from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, in an effort to reduce global shipping rates. President Donald Trump’s administration aims to reduce distribution disruptions caused by record-high maritime freight […]

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Acting government submits 2027 budget and borrowing bills to Parliament

Delcy Rodríguez’s administration also submitted the National Annual Operating Plan. The parliamentary committees on Economy, Finance, and Oversight will review the proposals. The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting government submitted the national budget, borrowing, and operating plan proposals for fiscal year 2027 to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Sectoral Vice President for Planning Ricardo Menéndez presented […]

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Pequiven exports 30,000 tons of fertilizers to the U.S.

The Daily Journal.- Petroquímica de Venezuela (Pequiven) completed the export of 30,000 metric tons of fertilizers to the United States through XTS Commodities, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Xtellus Partners, according to John Barrett, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Caracas. “It was excellent to see the export of 30,000 metric tons of Pequiven fertilizers to the […]

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Venezuela presents IMF with economic roadmap centered on oil and mining

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s Vice President for Economic Affairs, Calixto Ortega, presented the country’s economic roadmap on Wednesday during a discussion in Bangkok on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings. The plan focuses on the oil and mining extractive industries. Ortega, a former president of the Central Bank […]

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NABEP deploys 11 new workover rigs and adds two drilling rigs in Venezuela

The Daily Journal.- North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) has begun deploying 11 new oil well maintenance rigs (workover rigs) in Venezuela, along with two 1,500-horsepower drilling rigs that arrived in the country on October 7, the company announced in a statement. According to NABEP, this marks the first time in more than 15 years […]

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Merey crude oil rose 22% in September, reaching $93.75 per barrel

The Daily Journal.- The Merey component of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Reference Basket averaged $93.75 per barrel in September, an increase of $16.93 from August, according to the organization’s monthly report. The change represents a monthly increase of approximately 22% in the price of this Venezuelan crude oil, which posted a […]

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Venezuelan oil accounts for 9% of India’s crude imports

Venezuela ranked among India’s leading oil suppliers in August, as the country imported an average of 4.5 million barrels per day. The Daily Journal.- Venezuelan oil accounted for 9% of India’s crude imports in August, according to the monthly report that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released on Tuesday. The oil-producing group […]

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Workers submit more than 40,000 signatures at Miraflores Palace to demand higher wages

Unions demanded that authorities calculate year-end bonuses based on total compensation, pay benefits to active and retired employees, and negotiate new salary scales. They warned that workers could shut down healthcare facilities if authorities fail to respond. The Daily Journal.- Labor unions representing Venezuela’s healthcare and education sectors submitted more than 40,000 signatures at Miraflores […]

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Juan Barreto asks who will be “the new RECADI Chinito” amid secrecy surrounding business deals in Venezuela

The political leader questioned the lack of transparency surrounding transactions under the Anti-Blockade Law and warned of the risk of repeating corruption schemes involving public resources. The Daily Journal.- Political leader Juan Barreto raised the question of who might become “the new RECADI Chinito,” referring to the growing number of business deals and transactions that, […]

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