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Spain welcomes progress in talks “Between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition”

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday welcoming progress in talks “between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition” aimed at achieving “democratic normalcy.” “We welcome the talks between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition, aimed at creating the necessary conditions to strengthen institutions and […]

“Today is the time to make the real defense of our human rights possible for all Venezuelans,” says Martha Lia Grajales

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Human rights activist Martha Lia Grajales, coordinator of the Committee of Mothers in Defense of the Truth, maintains that “today is the time to make the real defense of our human rights possible.” She made the statement during the presentation of the book No siempre pierden las de abajo: Crónicas de la […]

Delcy Rodríguez celebrates first dialogue agreement with 2015 National Assembly

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Wednesday welcomed the first agreement reached in the dialogue process between her administration and the National Assembly elected in 2015. “I welcome and celebrate this first step in the dialogue process with the opposition sector represented in the National Assembly elected in 2015,” Rodríguez said in a […]

Dialogue talks agree to pursue recovery of Venezuelan assets at Bank of England

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The administration of Delcy Rodríguez and the National Assembly elected in 2015 agreed to focus their efforts on recovering Venezuela’s international reserve assets held at the Bank of England, as part of the agreements reached during the first round of talks between the two sides. The commitment forms part of the […]

Government and 2015 National Assembly agree on new process to renew Supreme Court

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The Venezuelan government and the National Assembly elected in 2015 agreed to launch a new process to transform the justice system. The plan calls for reforms to the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), the renewal of the Judicial Nominations Committee, and a new call for candidates to […]

Israeli Foreign Minister calls consular rapprochement with Venezuela “another piece of good news from South America”

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

EFE.- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday described his country’s decision to resume consular relations with Venezuela as “another piece of good news from South America,” referring to Colombia’s recent recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heights. “Another piece of good news from South America: the resumption of consular relations between Israel […]

Death toll from Colombia earthquake reaches 230

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – The death toll continues to rise following the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday. While the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) has yet to issue a unified official report, departmental governments have released partial figures that now put the confirmed death toll above 230 across at least […]

Venezuela and Israel resume consular services after 17 years

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The Venezuelan government reached an agreement with the State of Israel to activate a coordination mechanism to provide consular services in both countries. The decision follows a visit by an Israeli technical delegation that assisted in the Caribbean nation after the earthquakes that struck on June 24, according to a statement from […]

Peru and Venezuela resume consular services after two years

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The Peruvian government appointed diplomat Alicia María Espinoza Paredes as consul general in Caracas. The move forms part of a plan to restore bilateral relations between the two countries gradually. President Keiko Fujimori and Foreign Minister Carlos Espá signed a supreme resolution formalizing the appointment on Tuesday. In contrast, a future resolution […]

Venezuelan NGO calls for humanitarian release of Colombian detainees following earthquake

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – The Venezuelan non-governmental organization Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners (CLIPPVE) has called for the “immediate release on humanitarian grounds” of 19 Colombian citizens who, according to the group, remain in detention in Venezuela for political reasons. The request follows the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday and has […]