Dinorah Figuera arrives in Venezuela to resume negotiations with Jorge Rodríguez

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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Chilean envoy arrives in Caracas to restore consular relations

The Daily Journal.— The Chilean government has taken the first step toward restoring its diplomatic presence in Venezuela by sending Hernán Núñez, director of Consular Affairs, Immigration and Chileans Abroad, to Caracas to reactivate consular services, Chile’s Foreign Ministry confirmed. Núñez, a diplomat with more than 30 years of experience and a former ambassador to […]

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National Guard commander calls for loyalty to Delcy Rodríguez

The Daily Journal.— Juan Sulbarán Quintero, commander general of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB), called on members of the force Tuesday to remain loyal to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez as seven months passed since the U.S. military operation that resulted in Nicolás Maduro’s capture. “We have a duty to fulfill, and we must remain loyal […]

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Spanish court requests “comprehensive” report on Venezuelan capital in Plus Ultra airline

EFE.— The judge leading Spain’s Plus Ultra investigation has requested a comprehensive report on the airline’s ownership changes since 2017, the year Venezuelan capital entered the Spanish carrier. Authorities are investigating Plus Ultra over a state rescue loan and an alleged influence-peddling scheme that reportedly involved former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Prosecutors […]

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ABC: U.S. Congress investigates fund managing Venezuelan oil revenue

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has launched an investigation into the fund through which the Donald Trump administration manages revenue generated from Venezuelan oil exports. Representatives Joaquín Castro and Sean Casten, along with Senators Chris Van Hollen and Tim Kaine, requested the investigation. They are seeking information about the accounts […]

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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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UN expresses “deep concern” over Venezuela’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

The Daily Journal — The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela expressed concern on Monday over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that the move could have serious consequences for human rights in the country. In a statement, the UN mission said that “this decision raises […]

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Washington backs Venezuela’s decision on the ICC

The Daily Journal — The United States government expressed support on Saturday for Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez’s decision to withdraw the country from the Rome Statute. The U.S. administration also urged other member states to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). Criticism of the court In a statement released by the U.S. Department of […]

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ICC clarifies that Venezuela’s withdrawal will take one year

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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Delcy Rodríguez renews the FANB high command

The Daily Journal — During the commemoration of Simón Bolívar’s birthday and Bolivarian Navy Day, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a ceremony at the Ministry of Defense. During the event, Rodríguez promoted 168 generals and admirals of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). The group included 57 Army officers, 29 Navy officers, 30 Air Force […]

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