July 5: Venezuela’s constitutional abyss

By María Alejandra Díaz Venezuela is facing more than the physical consequences of the recent earthquakes. The deeper tragedy lies within its institutions: a country where the erosion of the State began long before the natural disaster, and where the emergency now threatens to become a pretext for deepening the constitutional void. While images of […]

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Oil production reaches 1.2 million barrels per day

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on Monday that the economic impact of the June 24 earthquakes remained “localized” and stated that the country’s main sources of revenue continue to grow, including oil production, which she said has reached 1.2 million barrels per day. Speaking at a National Economic Council meeting […]

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Jorge Rodríguez confirms start of dialogue with the 2015 National Assembly after rejecting talks on renewing the Supreme Court and Electoral Council

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on Monday that the economic impact of the June 24 earthquakes remained “localized” and stated that the country’s main sources of revenue continue to grow, including oil production, which she said has reached 1.2 million barrels per day. Speaking at a National Economic Council meeting […]

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2015 National Assembly announces joint agenda beginning in August to advance political transition

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s 2015-elected National Assembly announced on Tuesday the launch of a joint working agenda that will begin on August 1. Lawmakers presented the initiative as a roadmap “to promote stability, democracy, and national recovery.” In a statement published on X, the opposition bloc said the initiative aims to mark “the beginning […]

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“The people of La Guaira don’t want to be spectators to the government’s decisions”

Voces 101.5 FM has continued broadcasting from the disaster zones, explains its president, José Félix Varela By Vanessa Davies Giving a voice to those who lost loved ones and their homes in the June 24 earthquakes in La Guaira has become the new mission of Voces 101.5 FM. Its president, José Félix Varela, decided to […]

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Inflation doubles in June, reaches 13.8%

The Daily Journal — Inflation in Venezuela reversed its slowdown in June, returning to double-digit monthly levels, according to figures from the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI). The index recorded a 13.8% increase in the sixth month of the year, more than double the 6.3% posted in May. The rebound ended four consecutive months of […]

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Death toll approaches 4,200 after earthquakes

The Daily Journal — The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,118, according to the latest report presented by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. The official report also lists 16,740 people injured and at least 17,907 residents whose homes suffered damage or collapsed, primarily in the coastal state of […]

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Emili Quintero helps recover the bodies of earthquake victims in La Guaira

Why is finding a loved one’s body so important for grieving families? “Finding the body means you can bury it and have a place to visit,” emphasizes paramedic Emili Quintero, who is stationed in Playa Grande. By Vanessa Davies Some people choose to carry heavy crosses. Emili Quintero appears to be one of them. A […]

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Reconstruction exceeds Venezuela’s fiscal capacity, José Guerra warns

The Daily Journal — Rebuilding the areas devastated by the June 24 earthquakes exceeds the Venezuelan government’s fiscal capacity and will require the country to secure extraordinary sources of financing to cover an investment that could reach $15 billion, economist José Guerra said. The former congressman argued that the deterioration of public finances prevents the […]

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Venezuelan government and U.S. Department of Agriculture review post-earthquake cooperation agenda

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, met with Luke Lindberg, Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to review the bilateral cooperation agenda and coordinate recovery efforts following the earthquake that struck the country on June 24, according to a statement from the Presidential Press Office. According to the official […]

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