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Six months after Maduro’s capture: Broad support for political change and the January 3 operation

July 4, 2026July 4, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— As Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores complete six months in custody in the United States, where they face criminal proceedings before the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, a recent survey by Delphos provides a snapshot of Venezuelan public opinion on the political landscape that followed the […]

OAS calls for the release of political prisoners in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) issued an official statement on Tuesday highlighting the urgent need to expand democratic and civic space across the hemisphere while directly addressing the institutional crises affecting Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. In the statement, the multilateral organization stressed that inclusive governance, respect […]

De la Espriella won the vote of colombians in Venezuela

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

The Daily Journal — Presidential candidate Abelardo De la Espriella turned the votes of Colombians living abroad into “one of the main pillars of his victory,” according to El Colombiano, which reviewed the map of second-round election results outside Colombia. In Venezuela, De la Espriella secured 19,682 votes (79.67%), compared to 4,911 votes (19.88%) for […]

Iván Cepeda challenges 33,000 polling stations and awaits Colombia’s final vote count

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

The Daily Journal — In the closest election contest in Colombia’s recent history, Iván Cepeda, candidate of the Historic Pact coalition and the Alliance for Life, announced Sunday night that he will not treat the preliminary vote count as the final result. With 99.9% of polling stations processed by the National Civil Registry, the official […]

De la Espriella celebrates victory in Colombia’s preliminary vote count, promises “authority” against crime

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

The Daily Journal — Following one of the most polarized election days in Colombia’s recent history, businessman and attorney Abelardo de la Espriella celebrated his preliminary victory in the presidential runoff from the city of Barranquilla. According to preliminary vote-count data released by the National Civil Registry, the candidate of the Defenders of the Homeland […]

De la Espriella Wins Landslide in Venezuela During Colombia’s Presidential First Round

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo De la Espriella secured a decisive victory among Colombian citizens living in Venezuela during the first round of Colombia’s presidential election held on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Official overseas voting data showed a clear advantage for De la Espriella. In Venezuela, he outpaced his left-wing rival Iván […]