Juan Barreto calls for broader political dialogue in Venezuela beyond political elites

The former Caracas metropolitan mayor views the dialogue between the acting government and the 2015 National Assembly as a first step toward restoring the country’s institutions. Still, he warns that the process must also address social demands. The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Juan Barreto believes that the dialogue between Venezuela’s acting government and […]

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Juan Barreto asks who will be “the new RECADI Chinito” amid secrecy surrounding business deals in Venezuela

The political leader questioned the lack of transparency surrounding transactions under the Anti-Blockade Law and warned of the risk of repeating corruption schemes involving public resources. The Daily Journal.- Political leader Juan Barreto raised the question of who might become “the new RECADI Chinito,” referring to the growing number of business deals and transactions that, […]

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Juan Barreto proposes redirecting opaque military spending toward salaries and education

The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Mayor Juan Barreto proposed redirecting part of Venezuela’s military spending, which he claims remains beyond public scrutiny, toward funding teachers’ salaries, retirees’ benefits, and educational programs. During his program No es Podcast Cosa, Barreto questioned the growth of what he described as “opaque” military spending and suggested allocating those resources […]

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Editorial | What do those who sign actually affirm?

Dr. Juan Barreto, Director of The Daily Journal for Venezuela and Latin America.— The week begins with plenty of movement on the oil front. On the one hand, this Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that he had signed an oil agreement with Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, calling it […]

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Dollarize without balancing the value of wages?

Juan Barreto, Director of The Daily Journal for Venezuela and Latin America In recent days, there has been much talk about dollarization. Congressman Antonio Ecarri put forward this proposal, prompting a strong reaction from National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez. Dollarization is a policy that very few countries have adopted. As you know, there are 192 […]

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Workers are fed up with the elites and are organizing on their own: No one gets a blank check

Dr. Juan Barreto, Director of The Daily Journal for Venezuela and Latin America This weekend, workers from across the country gathered in Caracas. Curiously, neither influencers nor journalists paid by the rival opposition factions said a word about it. They look the other way and clear their throats uncomfortably. Representatives from the main branches of […]

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Labor leaders launch national consultation to build a new political alternative

The Daily Journal.— Labor leaders from different sectors across Venezuela announced a nationwide tour to promote a consultation process among workers and communities, to build their own political platform and challenge the elites that, according to the organizers, monopolize dialogue and power. The announcement came during the Great National Workers’ Meeting, titled “National Dialogue and […]

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