Venezuela and Trinidad: The gas play no one sees

By Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief — In an exclusive interview with The Daily Journal, Dr. Evanán Romero, Venezuela’s former deputy minister of Energy and Mines and a key figure in the country’s oil-sector opening during the 1990s, explained why the natural gas partnership between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago could become the region’s most profitable—and […]

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Juan Márquez, rescuer: “Recovering the victims’ bodies hurts deeply, because it feels like they’re family”

This volunteer travels from Barquisimeto to offer the greatest gift he can to the victims of the earthquakes: helping recover their bodies, regardless of the conditions. By Vanessa Davies Sometimes determination outweighs experience. On Tuesday, July 14, Juan Márquez pulled on the legs of a white protective coverall designed to shield him from the fluids […]

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The two sides of the coin: Pros and Cons of dollarization in Venezuela

The debate over formal dollarization in Venezuela continues to divide public opinion as the country struggles with exchange-rate instability and the constant erosion of purchasing power. Economist Manuel Sutherland examines the issue critically, weighing the benefits and costs of abandoning the national currency. Neirlay Andrade The grassroots demand: Why do labor unions want the dollar? […]

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Elías Jaua: “The Venezuelan State must demand the immediate restoration of control over the nation’s revenues”

José Gregorio Yépez Following the events of January 3, Venezuela’s political landscape has been redrawn, giving rise to unprecedented circumstances for the country. Interpretations abound, and new words and expressions have emerged from every corner. Perceptions range from denunciations of a “trusteeship” to those who, with relief, say: “Thank goodness it happened.” The political and […]

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Fire against women: the new deadly weapon of femicides

Between January and March 2026, the organization Utopix recorded five completed femicides and 12 attempted femicides in which fire was used as the murder weapon. The flames reveal a desire to inflict extreme pain and cause disfigurement, says anthropologist Aimee Zambrano. Vanessa Davies The flames of jealousy, which seem to consume any capacity for reason, […]

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Vicente Brito: Asset damage caused by expropriations reaches $100 Billion

The president of the Network for the Defense of Work, Property, and the Constitution argues that the State never paid for more than 90% of the expropriated assets. He proposes compensation payments to enable businesses to resume operations once their original owners regain control. Vanessa Davies The word compensation frequently appears in the discourse of […]

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Economist Hermes Pérez: Venezuela Must Reform the State Apparatus to Control Debt and Inflation

For economist Hermes Pérez, Venezuela must urgently reform its state apparatus to “control future debt payments” and “reduce inflation.” We recently spoke with the researcher, who used clear and accessible language to explain Venezuela’s complex economic situation. Yahvé Álvarez – Journalist and Historian Hermes Pérez is a distinguished researcher and university professor. During his 31-year […]

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What Did Venezuela Lose with the Hydrocarbons Law Reform?

The Daily Journal — The recent reform of Venezuela’s Organic Hydrocarbons Law has sparked an intense debate about the future of the country’s primary source of income. While the government argues that the changes aim to attract investment and increase oil production, energy economists warn that the new framework significantly reduces the state’s share of […]

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Manuel Sutherland: “A Lengthy Audit and Exhaustive Investigation of Venezuela’s Debt, Every Bond, Paper, and Ticket, Is Necessary if Payment Is to Be Made”

Yahvé Álvarez.- “A lengthy audit and an exhaustive investigation of Venezuela’s debt, of every bond, paper, and ticket, would be necessary in the event of repayment, and that would require at least eight or nine months, which would be ideal to thoroughly examine the debt without harming honest investors while also avoiding excessive payments that […]

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