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Delcy Rodríguez: oil agreement with U.S. will contribute to hemisphere’s energy balance

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The acting president defended energy security before the UN and questioned “forced decarbonization timelines” over their impact on production, employment, and prices. The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, told the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that international stability depends on resolving the so-called “energy trilemma” and highlighted the recent bilateral agreement […]

Delcy Rodríguez pledges transition toward “full democracy” in Venezuela

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The acting president told the UN that Venezuela has begun a democratic transformation process involving institutional reforms, participation by all political forces, and elections. However, she did not specify a date for the vote. The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Wednesday before the 81st United Nations General Assembly the beginning of a […]

Delcy Rodríguez calls January 3 bombings a “Trial” and thanks Trump for restoring diplomatic relations

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, described the U.S. bombings of January 3 as one of the “two great and painful trials” the country has faced in 2026 during her address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. She did not mention the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. Rodríguez […]

Donald Trump and Delcy Rodríguez meet in New York

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, held their first in-person meeting on Tuesday in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, where Trump hosted a reception for foreign leaders […]

Lula says U.S. treats Delcy Rodríguez as if it were her boss

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Brazilian president criticized the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and called for elections so citizens can decide who should hold the presidency. The Daily Journal.- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Monday that the United States treats Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez as if it were her boss, criticizing Washington’s intervention in the […]

Pentagon intelligence chief makes official visit to Caracas

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Bradley Hansell, intelligence chief at the U.S. Department of War, made an official visit to Venezuela over the weekend as part of a regional security tour that also included Colombia, Ecuador and Panama. Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and senior adviser […]

Trump defends military intervention in Venezuela and oil deal at UN: “to the victor belong the spoils”

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — U.S. President Donald Trump defended the January military operation against Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated the recent energy agreement with Caracas, declaring before the international body that “to the victor belong the spoils.” During his address at the UN headquarters, […]

Delcy Rodríguez meets with IDB President in New York

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez held a bilateral meeting on Monday with Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn in New York City. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to official information, the meeting primarily aimed to explore mechanisms for […]

Delcy Rodríguez meets with IMF Managing Director on the sidelines of UN General Assembly

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez held a bilateral meeting on Monday with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting took place in a cordial diplomatic atmosphere. It primarily aimed to resume discussions that the two leaders initiated […]

Delcy Rodríguez arrives in New York to attend UN General Assembly

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived in New York early Monday morning to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where she plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting will mark their first encounter since the U.S. military operation that culminated in Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Rodríguez landed at Teterboro […]