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2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner jokes about sharing award with Trump, echoing María Corina Machado’s gesture

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

The Daily Journal.- South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, joked on Thursday about sharing her award with U.S. President Donald Trump, alluding to the controversial gesture made last year by María Corina Machado. “Thank you very much. If you applaud a little more, I might share this prize […]

Guyana and Venezuela present opposing positions on Essequibo dispute at UN

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

The Daily Journal.- Guyanese President Irfaan Ali urged Venezuela on Thursday to comply with the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) forthcoming ruling on the Essequibo territorial dispute, in accordance with its obligations under the United Nations Charter. During his address to the UN General Assembly, Ali expressed hope for a new chapter in relations between […]

Venezuela and Chile begin process to normalize bilateral relations

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Government of the Republic of Chile announced on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the launch of a roadmap aimed at gradually normalizing their bilateral relations. The agreement marks the first step toward fully restoring diplomatic ties between the two countries. Consular reactivation […]

Humanitarian aid or a Trojan Horse? The U.S. military deployment in Venezuela

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

By Natalia Jaua The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which struck just 39 seconds apart, rocked north-central Venezuela and unleashed a catastrophe that, according to the latest official figures, has claimed more than 5,000 lives. What began as an emergency humanitarian response has, in less than a month, evolved into the largest U.S. military operation […]

U.S. requests diplomatic immunity for Delcy Rodríguez in civil lawsuit filed in Florida

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

The Daily Journal — The U.S. Department of State has asked the Department of Justice to certify diplomatic immunity for Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, so that it can seek the dismissal of a civil lawsuit filed against her in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The State Department argues that, […]

Johann Álvarez appointed Venezuela’s new Chargé d’Affaires to the United States

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

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced on Monday the appointment of economist Johann Álvarez Márquez as Venezuela’s new Chargé d’Affaires to the United States. In her announcement, the head of state said the new envoy has “the mission of representing our country’s interests and advancing this new stage of dialogue, cooperation, and […]

40 NGOs call for respect for human rights amid the militarization of La Guaira

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

The Daily Journal. — A total of 40 civil society and human rights organizations issued a joint statement on Saturday expressing concern over the national government’s decision to militarize La Guaira state as authorities respond to the emergency caused by the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. The signatory coalitions stressed that saving lives […]