The reinvention of the conquest in Latin America

Héctor Sánchez On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on a Caribbean island, convinced—as official school history textbooks taught us—that he had reached the Indies. He brought glass necklaces and little mirrors, along with, of course, weapons and devastating diseases. In exchange for these trinkets, he seized the gold, the land, and the destiny of […]

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CAF excludes Venezuela from $1 billion climate financing package for the region

The Daily Journal.- The Board of Directors of CAF — Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean — approved a $3.5 billion financing package comprising 15 operations across 10 countries in the region, with funds targeting infrastructure, sustainable mobility, energy transition, social development and climate action. Venezuela does not appear among the direct beneficiaries […]

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Venezuela secures a top-five spot in the medal standings at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela continues to deliver a strong performance at the XIII South American Games Santa Fe 2026 in Argentina. Following Sunday’s competitions, the Venezuelan delegation has accumulated 89 medals, including 27 gold, 31 silver, and 31 bronze, placing the country fifth in the overall medal standings. Brazil leads the standings with 71 gold, […]

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Venezuela consolidates position as Latin America and the Caribbean’s Third-Largest oil producer

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela ranked as the third-largest oil producer in Latin America and the Caribbean in April, accounting for 11% of the region’s crude output, according to the latest report from the Latin American Energy Organization (Olacde), cited by EFE. Regional oil production reached 318 million barrels in April, up 10% from the same […]

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Clash of footballing ideologies in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Luis Vilchez The clash of ideas has always shaped human history. The early 20th century witnessed World War I—and, decades later, World War II—against a backdrop of ideological and political conflict. Economics has long divided followers of John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek. Psychology has its own rivalry between Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis and B.F. Skinner’s […]

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Latin American countries step up humanitarian aid and rescue operations for Venezuela

The Daily Journal — International relief efforts for Venezuela expanded again on Tuesday as several Latin American capitals sent new logistical contingents to support emergency operations. Governments across the region activated air bridges and prepared maritime routes to deliver tons of medical supplies, power generators, healthcare personnel, and specialized search technology following the earthquakes that […]

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Argentina Charges Former Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma’s Son-in-Law With Money Laundering

The  Daily  Journal.-  Argentine  courts  have  formally  charged  Buenos  Aires  financier  Luis  Alejandro  Vuteff ,  son-in-law  of  former  Caracas  mayor  Antonio  Ledezma .  The  measure  is  part  of  a  complex  international  investigation  into  the  laundering  of  funds  allegedly  derived  from  bribery  involving  the  state  oil  company  Petróleos  de  Venezuela  S.A.  (PDVSA) ,  according to a […]

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