The Daily Journal – Technicians from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) assessed the Guri Dam, Venezuela’s main source of electricity generation, which supplies more than 60% of the country’s power. The assessment falls under the U.S. Department of State’s Power Sector Program. It represents part of the three-phase […]
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The Daily Journal.— Following the suspension of talks on Aug. 1, 2015, National Assembly President Dinorah Figuera arrived in Venezuela through General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport in Barcelona to resume dialogue with Jorge Rodríguez. Accompanied by a parliamentary delegation, Figuera said she takes on the process with “great expectations” and reaffirmed her commitment to […]
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Dr. Juan Barreto, The Daily Journal Director for Venezuela and Latin America — It seems that matters have become increasingly complicated inside the White House: nothing personal, just business. A struggle has erupted over the division of the spoils that Venezuela now generates following the military operations that removed Nicolás Maduro and installed a transitional […]
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By Dr. Juan Barreto The long-awaited meeting between the 2015 National Assembly and the 2025 National Assembly ultimately fell far short of the expectations that had built up around it. The much-anticipated first encounter produced one strategic agreement with significant impact: they will create a WhatsApp group—or, as journalist Vladimir Villegas put it, they held […]
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By Dr. Juan Barreto, Venezuela and Latin America Bureau Chief This week brings an important meeting that may—or may not—become a historic event. History remembers events that leave a lasting impact and transform reality. Some events generate plenty of noise only to fade away, while others permanently shape the course of a nation. For example, […]
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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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The Daily Journal — The International Criminal Court (ICC) expressed regret over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the court as a State Party. The tribunal stressed that the withdrawal will not take effect immediately. Venezuela will remain under the Court’s jurisdiction for one year and must continue cooperating with ongoing proceedings and investigations. […]
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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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The Daily Journal — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday condemned remarks by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, who said the country will never hold elections again. In a post on X, Rubio said, “Daniel Ortega’s declaration that, under his family’s dictatorship, Nicaragua will never hold elections again exposes the regime’s true authoritarian nature.” […]
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The Daily Journal. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday the deployment of specialized search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the South American country. The nation’s top diplomat confirmed that initial operations will focus on rescuing survivors and said Washington will rely on the Department of War for logistical support […]
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