Díaz-Canel announces a drastic reform plan for Cuba

The Daily Journal — The Cuban government will implement a far-reaching package of structural reforms to its economic model in 2026, featuring unprecedented commercial decentralization, the removal of bureaucratic obstacles affecting state-owned enterprises, and a legal framework that will allow members of the Cuban diaspora to invest directly in municipalities across the island. Cuban President […]

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Shell agreement to boost light crude production in northern Monagas

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan government signed an agreement with energy giant Shell plc to increase light crude oil production in northern Monagas State, providing a key input for processing heavy crude from the Orinoco Oil Belt. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the signing ceremony with Shell representatives, formally launching Phase I of the […]

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The Americas lead the world in forced displacement, while Colombia hosts the largest refugee population

The Daily Journal —  The Americas now rank as the region with the highest number of forcibly displaced people in the world, with 22.8 million individuals living in that condition. Meanwhile, Colombia has become the world’s leading host country, sheltering 2.8 million refugees and other people in need of international protection, according to the United […]

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PDVSA President: Every investment arriving in the country will be guided by technical data

The Daily Journal — The president of Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), Héctor Obregón, praised the strategic partnership between the Venezuelan state-owned oil company and Schlumberger Limited following the signing of a memorandum of understanding. Speaking from Miraflores Palace during an event led by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, Obregón said the agreement comes “at the […]

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Trump halts military strikes against Iran after reaching an agreement

The Daily Journal — The White House issued an official statement signed by President Donald J. Trump, confirming the cancellation of the airstrikes and tactical bombing operations against Iran that military planners had scheduled for Thursday night. The decision follows a major diplomatic breakthrough with Iran’s highest-ranking leadership. The official presidential statement notes that key […]

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Teachers’ Unions Halt Activities on June 10 and Demand Education Minister’s Resignation

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s national teachers’ federations and their affiliated unions are carrying out a 12-hour nationwide work stoppage this Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The protest, held under the slogan “Worker, protest: stay home,” runs from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. nationwide in response to wage collapse and the stagnation of the Third Collective Bargaining […]

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U.S. Embassy Reports Venezuelan Oil Exports Reach Highest Level in Seven Years

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s oil exports have surged to 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd), marking the highest export volume the country has recorded in the past seven years. John Barrett, the U.S. diplomatic representative in Venezuela, disclosed the information in an official statement published on the U.S. Embassy’s X account in Caracas. According […]

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Erdoğan and Delcy Rodríguez Seek to Increase Trade to $3 Billion Following Meeting in Istanbul

The Daily Journal — The governments of Turkey and Venezuela agreed to deepen economic and commercial cooperation during a meeting held Monday between Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. According to the Turkish Presidency, both sides reviewed mechanisms to expand bilateral trade and […]

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Venezuelan Prison Observatory Reports the Death of 21 Inmates Since April

EFE.— The NGO Venezuelan Prison Observatory (OVP) reported on Monday the death of a man held in a prison facility in Sucre state (northeastern Venezuela), bringing the number of people who have died in state custody since April to 21, according to the organization. “How many more deaths must occur before authorities acknowledge the humanitarian […]

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Delcy Rodríguez Makes Surprise Arrival in Türkiye at Erdoğan’s Invitation

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived at Istanbul International Airport on Sunday, June 7, after departing from the Republic of India. Officials confirmed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally invited her to visit the country, although authorities in Caracas had not announced the trip in advance. A high-level Turkish government […]

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