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IACHR warns of expanding illegal mining and armed control in southern Venezuela

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and its Special Rapporteurship on Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights (REDESCA) expressed deep concern over the expansion of illegal gold mining in southern Venezuela. They denounced its severe impact on local communities. The organizations warned that “persistent human trafficking, sexual exploitation, deteriorating health […]

Provea warns eliminating checkpoints will not dismantle corruption or police abuse

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The nongovernmental organization Provea warned that acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s decision to eliminate police and military checkpoints in urban areas across the country will not suffice to dismantle the corruption, extortion and abuse of authority associated with these control points. Provea said the measure, which authorities presented as a plan to […]

U.S. deports former GNB Colonel Rafael Quero Silva to Venezuela, accused of torturing opposition members

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.- The United States deported Rafael José Quero Silva to Venezuela, a former colonel in the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) accused of participating in the detention and torture of dozens of political opponents during Nicolás Maduro’s government. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Quero Silva in South Florida in February 2025. He served in the […]

Maiquetía’s gradual reopening to begin with 30% of flights

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía will resume operations for between 30% and 33% of international flights starting September 1. Transportation Minister Francisco Garcés confirmed that authorities will reopen the airport gradually while repair work continues on facilities damaged by the earthquakes that struck on June 24. Before the earthquakes damaged the […]

Cisneros Organization distances itself from Petrodelta claim and clarifies that three independent groups operate under the Cisneros name

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The company clarified that it has no ties to the lawsuit filed by Oswaldo Cisneros’ successors The Daily Journal.- Cisneros Organization (OC) formally distanced itself from the lawsuit that Oswaldo Cisneros’ estate filed against the Venezuelan state over the reversal of the Petrodelta oil concession, a claim totaling US$2 billion. Through a dossier sent to […]

Ministry of Education to relocate students from 91 schools affected by earthquakes

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The government will relocate students from 91 schools affected by the June 24 earthquakes during the upcoming academic year, Education Minister Héctor Rodríguez said Tuesday. During an event in Caracas alongside acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the minister explained that 11 schools collapsed, while the other 80 sustained structural damage. Starting on September […]

The cost of school uniforms in 2026: How much families need to spend and where to shop to save

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Outfitting a child for the return to school can require an initial investment of between US$40 and US$60 The Daily Journal.- As the new school year approaches, Venezuelan families face one of the most significant back-to-school expenses: school uniforms. Between polo shirts, pants, and shoes, outfitting a student can take a considerable bite out of […]

Government has allocated just 8.4% of homes promised to earthquake victims

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The Venezuelan government has allocated 335 new homes to families affected by the June 24 earthquakes, representing 8.4% of the 4,000 homes that Delcy Rodríguez’s administration has pledged to deliver before the end of 2026. “We have delivered 335 new homes, benefiting 1,172 people, and restored 1,001 homes, benefiting 3,503 people,” Rodríguez […]

Government to remove police checkpoints in cities “in the coming days”

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal— Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced Monday night that the National Executive will remove police checkpoints and roadblocks in cities and replace them with a preventive patrol system. In a message posted on social media, Rodríguez outlined the shift in the government’s public security policy: “In the coming days, we will eliminate police […]

Labor leaders launch national consultation to build a new political alternative

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Labor leaders from different sectors across Venezuela announced a nationwide tour to promote a consultation process among workers and communities, to build their own political platform and challenge the elites that, according to the organizers, monopolize dialogue and power. The announcement came during the Great National Workers’ Meeting, titled “National Dialogue and […]