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

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

Consecomercio Proposes a Free Trade Agreement Between Venezuela and the United States

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — José Gregorio Rodríguez, president of Consecomercio, said the business association raised the possibility of exploring a free trade agreement between Venezuela and the United States during a meeting with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Venezuela John Barrett, describing the initiative as an issue “that interests all of us.” Rodríguez explained that the […]

John Barrett Meets with Economic Cabinet and Positively Assesses New Mining Law

May 23, 2026May 30, 2026NerlayLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The United States diplomatic representative in Caracas, John Barrett, held a high-level meeting with Venezuela’s main economic and financial officials. “I met with the Minister of Mines, Héctor Silva, together with the Sectoral Vice President for Economy, Calixto Ortega, and the President of the Central Bank of Venezuela, Luis Pérez, from the […]

John Barrett Oversees Distribution of U.S. Medical Supplies in Caracas Hospitals

May 22, 2026May 30, 2026NerlayLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The United States Chargé d’Affaires in Venezuela, John Barrett, carried out an inspection visit this Monday to Caracas’ Domingo Luciani and Pérez Carreño hospitals to assess the impact of U.S. humanitarian assistance. Through a statement published on his official X account, the American diplomat reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to Venezuela’s stabilization and recovery […]