José Gregorio Yépez Archives

No shortcuts, no illusions: the political game returns to the negotiating table

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

By José Gregorio Yépez A new round of talks between the opposition and the government is about to begin. What can we expect? Judging by what Dinorah Figuera said over the weekend, this new dialogue seemed to begin with a phone call. Yet Jorge Rodríguez’s August 1 statement made one thing unmistakably clear: the talks […]

Stalin González: The earthquake “caught us” with Ill-equipped firefighters and rescue teams; the government arrived on the third day

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

Few governments can realistically prepare for a seismic event as devastating as the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24. Still, the country’s rescue teams and firefighters lacked the equipment they needed to respond during the critical first hours after the disaster. That is the assessment of Stalin González, a member of the National Assembly, […]

What Can Venezuela Do with the International Monetary Fund?

May 11, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The recognition by the multilateral institution opens doors for Venezuela to emerge from its economic crisis, but it also leaves many questions unanswered. José Gregorio Yépez Mentioning the International Monetary Fund (IMF) frightens some people, while others see it as an opportunity. For younger generations, it is probably something new, unfamiliar — […]