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Enrique Márquez defends phased transition and highlights U.S. role

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Political leader Enrique Márquez returned to the public spotlight on Thursday to defend the “stabilization, recovery and transition” roadmap that the United States has promoted for Venezuela. The former political prisoner acknowledged that Washington is overseeing the process and rejected criticism from those who consider the timetable “too slow.” During the presentation […]

U.S. frames new political dialogue within Trump’s three-phase plan

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— The U.S. Department of State endorsed the start of talks between the Venezuelan government and the opposition delegation led by Dinorah Figuera, placing the process within the strategy that President Donald Trump’s administration has outlined for Venezuela. In a press statement released Monday, spokesperson Thomas Pigott confirmed U.S. support for the initiatives […]

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

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

ICC clarifies that Venezuela’s withdrawal will take one year

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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. […]

Rubio: ‘Ortega shows his cowardice and fear of the people’ by abolishing elections in Nicaragua

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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.” […]

U.S. Approves $150 million relief package for Venezuela following earthquakes

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The United States government announced the mobilization of financial and logistical resources as part of an interagency response to the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday. President Donald Trump’s administration authorized a $150 million relief package to support humanitarian assistance and deploy technical teams to work alongside local authorities in the […]

U.S. Deploys search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]