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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Donald Trump reaffirms that the United States maintains a “very good relationship” with Venezuela

The Daily Journal — U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that his administration currently maintains “a very good relationship” with Venezuela and said the United States is receiving substantial financial resources from the country. While speaking aboard Air Force One, a reporter repeatedly asked him about the destination of the money the United States receives from […]

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ICC clarifies that Venezuela’s withdrawal will take one year

The Daily Journal — The International Criminal Court (ICC) expressed regret over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the court as a State Party. The tribunal stressed that the withdrawal will not take effect immediately. Venezuela will remain under the Court’s jurisdiction for one year and must continue cooperating with ongoing proceedings and investigations. […]

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María Corina Machado says she is not part of Washington’s plan for Venezuela

The Daily Journal — Opposition leader María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia acknowledged on Sunday that they are not taking part in the dialogue table the United States promoted between Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly and representatives of the ruling party. Despite remaining outside the initiative, both leaders said they will closely monitor the process, […]

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Humanitarian aid or a Trojan Horse? The U.S. military deployment in Venezuela

By Natalia Jaua The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which struck just 39 seconds apart, rocked north-central Venezuela and unleashed a catastrophe that, according to the latest official figures, has claimed more than 5,000 lives. What began as an emergency humanitarian response has, in less than a month, evolved into the largest U.S. military operation […]

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Delcy Rodríguez meets with IDB executives to advance Venezuela’s economic and social development

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met with a delegation from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Caracas on Friday, according to the Presidential Press Office. Anabel González, the IDB’s Vice President for Countries and Regional Integration, led the delegation alongside Andre Soares, the institution’s country office chief, and Miguel Coronado, General Manager […]

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Lionheart nears $400 million deal to acquire stake in PetroUrdaneta

The Daily Journal — U.S. investment firm Lionheart Capital is close to finalizing a $400 million agreement to acquire a stake in the PetroUrdaneta oil field, according to a Bloomberg report. Bloomberg reported that Miami-based Lionheart “signed a non-binding letter of intent with Swedish firm Keo Capital AB, which holds an interest in PetroUrdaneta.” Transaction […]

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The algorithms of loving thy neighbor: How long can solidarity with earthquake victims last?

By Óscar Reyes Matute Becoming an influencer by explaining mathematics sounds almost impossible. Hannah Fry has managed to do it. If you teach at the University of Cambridge, deliver TED Talks, anchor programs for the BBC, and possess undeniable charisma, you have already won half the battle. But if your favorite subject happens to be […]

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U.S. requests diplomatic immunity for Delcy Rodríguez in civil lawsuit filed in Florida

The Daily Journal — The U.S. Department of State has asked the Department of Justice to certify diplomatic immunity for Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, so that it can seek the dismissal of a civil lawsuit filed against her in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The State Department argues that, […]

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Three Hantavirus patients die in Anzoátegui

The Daily Journal – Venezuela’s Ministry of People’s Power for Health (MPPS) confirmed Tuesday that three patients in Anzoátegui died after testing positive for hantavirus. The ministry also reported the deaths of two physicians in Barinas, although investigators have not yet determined the cause. In a statement, the ministry explained that the two incidents occurred […]

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