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Juan Barreto proposes redirecting opaque military spending toward salaries and education

October 8, 2026October 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Mayor Juan Barreto proposed redirecting part of Venezuela’s military spending, which he claims remains beyond public scrutiny, toward funding teachers’ salaries, retirees’ benefits, and educational programs. During his program No es Podcast Cosa, Barreto questioned the growth of what he described as “opaque” military spending and suggested allocating those resources […]

More than 86,000 students relocated after earthquake damage

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— Authorities relocated more than 86,000 students to different schools in Caracas and other Venezuelan states due to damage caused by the earthquakes that struck on June 24, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Monday during the start of the new academic year. “We relocated them so that everyone can attend classes,” Rodríguez said […]

School year begins amid earthquake damage and teachers’ demands

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

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela begins the 2026-2027 school year this Monday, Sept. 14, with more than six million students expected to return to classrooms. The government says 27,000 educational institutions are ready to welcome them, while the Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (FVM) warns about infrastructure deficiencies, low salaries and the loss of labor benefits. Students […]

Authorities announce rehabilitation of 239 schools in La Guaira

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Government authorities announced the completion of rehabilitation work at 239 educational institutions in La Guaira state as part of preparations for the start of the new academic year following the earthquakes that struck last June. La Guaira Governor José Alejandro Terán provided the figures during remarks broadcast by state-run television channel […]

Ministry of Education to relocate students from 91 schools affected by earthquakes

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The government will relocate students from 91 schools affected by the June 24 earthquakes during the upcoming academic year, Education Minister Héctor Rodríguez said Tuesday. During an event in Caracas alongside acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the minister explained that 11 schools collapsed, while the other 80 sustained structural damage. Starting on September […]

The cost of school uniforms in 2026: How much families need to spend and where to shop to save

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Outfitting a child for the return to school can require an initial investment of between US$40 and US$60 The Daily Journal.- As the new school year approaches, Venezuelan families face one of the most significant back-to-school expenses: school uniforms. Between polo shirts, pants, and shoes, outfitting a student can take a considerable bite out of […]

Humanitarian response to earthquakes faces funding shortfall as only 39% of plan receives financing

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The humanitarian response for people affected by the June 24 earthquakes faces a major funding shortfall. The updated response plan led by the United Nations and humanitarian organizations has secured only 39% of the required funding, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). The organization warned that as many as 1.3 […]

Panel discussion “testimonies of solidarity” to explore Venezuela’s social reconstruction

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Central University of Venezuela (UCV) will host the panel discussion “Testimonies of Solidarity: What Has Changed in the Country?” on Wednesday, July 29. The event will examine the social impact of the earthquakes that struck on June 24 and encourage reflection on the role of community support networks during the […]

Earthquakes also dealt a “Heavy Blow” to the UCV

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

According to the latest figures provided by Rector Víctor Rago, 51 members of the Central University of Venezuela community lost their lives in the earthquakes. By Vanessa Davies The classmates of Stephanie Zambrano and Jesús Santana, students in the Department of Literature at the School of Humanities and Education at the Central University of Venezuela […]

Universities Generate Knowledge and Also Want to Produce “Money” Through a Special Economic Zone

May 29, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

Professor Dilio Hernández, director of the UCV Center for Research and Prospective Analysis, proposes incorporating both public and private universities. The project is advancing under the framework of the Organic Law on Special Economic Zones. By Vanessa Davies The “house that conquers the shadows” seeks to overcome not only the specters of every kind looming […]