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Spain welcomes progress in talks “Between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition”

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday welcoming progress in talks “between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition” aimed at achieving “democratic normalcy.” “We welcome the talks between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition, aimed at creating the necessary conditions to strengthen institutions and […]

Foreign Ministers of Venezuela and Spain hold phone call

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia and his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares, spoke by phone on Sunday. The conversation focused on bilateral issues and potential areas of cooperation as Venezuela moves through its reconstruction phase following the June 24 earthquakes. “Today I held a cordial and productive call with Spain’s Minister […]

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

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

Spain was the Big Brother of the 2026 World Cup: absolute control

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

By Luis Vilchez “Football won,” midfielder Toni Kroos wrote on X after the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Yet the sign that truly belonged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey read: “Big Brother Is Watching You.” Luis de la Fuente’s Spain did not embody Orwell’s Ministry of Truth; it became the Ministry of […]

Clash of footballing ideologies in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final

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

Luis Vilchez The clash of ideas has always shaped human history. The early 20th century witnessed World War I—and, decades later, World War II—against a backdrop of ideological and political conflict. Economics has long divided followers of John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek. Psychology has its own rivalry between Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis and B.F. Skinner’s […]

Lessons on Transitions for Venezuela

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Américo Briceño, Political Scientist and University Professor — June 2026 begins. Five months have passed since foreign troops entered Venezuelan territory and abducted Nicolás Maduro Moros. Meanwhile, the long-awaited changes have materialized only partially. In the political sphere, developments can be summarized as follows: the release of political prisoners and “politicians in prison” (although some […]