Dialogue talks agree to pursue recovery of Venezuelan assets at Bank of England

The Daily Journal. — The administration of Delcy Rodríguez and the National Assembly elected in 2015 agreed to focus their efforts on recovering Venezuela’s international reserve assets held at the Bank of England, as part of the agreements reached during the first round of talks between the two sides. The commitment forms part of the […]

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For the first time, a Jesús Soto work goes on display outdoors at London’s Serpentine

The Daily Journal — London is hosting an outdoor installation by Venezuelan kinetic artist Jesús Rafael Soto for the first time. Pénétrable BBL Jaune, a ten-meter-long work featuring 4,000 vinyl strands suspended from a steel structure, forms part of the Serpentine Galleries’ summer Art in the Park program, sponsored primarily by Britannia Financial Group. Visitors […]

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Delcy Rodríguez asks the King of England to release Venezuelan gold for earthquake recovery

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Thursday night that her government has launched diplomatic efforts to secure the release of blocked international assets and funds to finance reconstruction and humanitarian relief following the twin earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. Rodríguez announced a videoconference with coordinators from the 87 […]

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Consecomercio proposes reconstruction law and relief plan for earthquake victims

The Daily Journal.— Consecomercio has presented a legislative proposal to support Venezuela’s reconstruction following the earthquakes that affected several regions of the country. The proposal also calls for financial mechanisms and coordinated action between the public and private sectors to address the emergency. In a statement, the business association said it submitted the draft Law […]

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United Kingdom commits €2.3 million and rescue teams following Venezuela’s earthquakes

EFE.— The United Kingdom announced on Friday that it will provide £2 million (€2.3 million) in humanitarian assistance to Venezuela and deploy a search-and-rescue team to support relief efforts after Wednesday’s twin earthquakes, which have claimed at least 920 lives and injured 3,360 people. The British government unveiled the humanitarian aid package in a statement […]

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