U.S. delivers 20 machines to speed up debris removal after earthquakes

The Daily Journal.- The United States delivered 20 remotely operated heavy machines to Venezuela to speed up the removal of debris left by the June 24 earthquakes, according to John Barrett, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. The United States coordinated the delivery with U.S.-based TFI Solutions. The machines will operate in hard-to-reach […]

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Senior U.S. official questioned over handling of Venezuelan oil funds meets Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas

The Daily Journal. — Caleb Orr, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, met with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Wednesday. Two weeks earlier, members of the U.S. Congress questioned Orr about the management of revenue generated from the sale of Venezuelan oil. Caracas announced that Rodríguez held […]

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Editorial | What will Uncle Sam think of us?

Dr. Juan Barreto, Director for Venezuela and Latin America “Bochinche, bochinche!” Francisco de Miranda cried out when a group of patriots handed him over to the Spanish in exchange for a peace armistice. What must Uncle Sam, Venezuela’s guardian, think today when he sees a group of enraged protesters burning American flags and kicking the […]

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

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 […]

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SOUTHCOM Commander denies U.S. control of Maiquetía airport

The Daily Journal.— Francis L. Donovan, commander of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), denied on Tuesday that U.S. forces have taken control of Simón Bolívar International Airport in La Guaira state. Speaking during a virtual press conference, the senior military officer emphasized that the U.S. contingent has one mission: to help channel humanitarian assistance […]

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John Barrett denies claims that Venezuelan authorities are holding back humanitarian aid after the earthquakes

The Daily Journal. John Barrett, the United States Chargé d’Affaires for Venezuela, said Wednesday that no significant obstacles have hindered the distribution of humanitarian aid to the areas affected by the June 24 earthquakes. He also stated that non-governmental organizations have not reported any confiscation or detention of relief supplies. Barrett made the remarks in […]

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John Barrett and Dinorah Figuera hold meeting to discuss new phase of political negotiations

The Daily Journal. — John Barrett, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Venezuela, met with opposition leader Dinorah Figuera, who recently returned to Caracas at the request of the White House to help establish a new negotiating table with the administration of Delcy Rodríguez. Through his official X account, the American diplomat reaffirmed Washington’s recognition of […]

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U.S. Embassy highlights agreements with American companies to stabilize Venezuela’s power grid

The Daily Journal — The U.S. Embassy in Caracas highlighted on Wednesday a series of agreements that Venezuela signed with U.S.-owned corporations, primarily aimed at stabilizing the national power grid and reviving electricity generation. Through its official X account, the diplomatic mission praised the introduction of American technology and engineering to address deficiencies in the […]

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John Barrett: single-digit inflation in may shows Trump’s plan for Venezuela “is delivering results”

The Daily Journal — The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy for Venezuela, John Barrett, stated on Monday that the drop in monthly inflation to 6.3% in May marks a significant achievement for the country’s stability. “In May, Venezuela’s monthly inflation fell to 6.3%, returning to single digits for the first time in more […]

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U.S. Embassy Reports Venezuelan Oil Exports Reach Highest Level in Seven Years

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s oil exports have surged to 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd), marking the highest export volume the country has recorded in the past seven years. John Barrett, the U.S. diplomatic representative in Venezuela, disclosed the information in an official statement published on the U.S. Embassy’s X account in Caracas. According […]

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