Venezuela and Chile begin process to normalize bilateral relations

The Daily Journal — The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Government of the Republic of Chile announced on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the launch of a roadmap aimed at gradually normalizing their bilateral relations. The agreement marks the first step toward fully restoring diplomatic ties between the two countries. Consular reactivation […]

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National government and a sector of the opposition prepare to launch a new round of talks

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s current National Assembly and Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015 National Assembly, will take part in a new round of political negotiations. Figuera returned to Venezuela on June 18 after spending eight years in exile. She accepted an invitation from the U.S. Department of State to discuss Venezuela’s political transition. […]

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ABC: U.S. Congress investigates fund managing Venezuelan oil revenue

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has launched an investigation into the fund through which the Donald Trump administration manages revenue generated from Venezuelan oil exports. Representatives Joaquín Castro and Sean Casten, along with Senators Chris Van Hollen and Tim Kaine, requested the investigation. They are seeking information about the accounts […]

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Senior U.S. official questioned over handling of Venezuelan oil funds meets Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas

The Daily Journal. — Caleb Orr, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, met with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Wednesday. Two weeks earlier, members of the U.S. Congress questioned Orr about the management of revenue generated from the sale of Venezuelan oil. Caracas announced that Rodríguez held […]

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Colonel jailed after questioning 2024 presidential election results released

The Daily Journal — Venezuelan human rights organization Foro Penal reported Wednesday that authorities released Colonel José Jesús Lozano Mogollón, who had remained in custody since August 9, 2024. Authorities arrested him after he told a subordinate that he disagreed with the results announced by the electoral authority in the 2024 presidential election. Legal background […]

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Delcy Rodríguez Between Pragmatism and the Shadow of the Regime

Audio: https://clyp.it/rgzufpce Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, gave a rare interview to TIME at the Miraflores Palace, where she defended her shift toward Washington following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. However, the report reveals the tensions and doubts surrounding this realignment. From Chavista Loyalty to Pragmatism With Trump The daughter of a […]

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UN expresses “deep concern” over Venezuela’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

The Daily Journal — The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela expressed concern on Monday over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that the move could have serious consequences for human rights in the country. In a statement, the UN mission said that “this decision raises […]

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Venezuela and Peru begin process to restore bilateral relations

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, in an official statement, the start of a gradual process to restore bilateral relations with Peru. “In the first stage, both countries have agreed to reactivate consular relations as the initial step toward the full restoration of bilateral ties,” the statement said. The Venezuelan Foreign […]

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Washington backs Venezuela’s decision on the ICC

The Daily Journal — The United States government expressed support on Saturday for Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez’s decision to withdraw the country from the Rome Statute. The U.S. administration also urged other member states to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). Criticism of the court In a statement released by the U.S. Department of […]

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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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