Delcy Rodríguez calls January 3 bombings a “Trial” and thanks Trump for restoring diplomatic relations

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, described the U.S. bombings of January 3 as one of the “two great and painful trials” the country has faced in 2026 during her address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. She did not mention the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. Rodríguez […]

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The London Consensus and Venezuela: keys to a new economic model

The London Consensus advocates a strong state, influential labor unions, and well-being as a central priority. As Venezuela transitions, this framework offers a roadmap to overcome the inherited collapse and avoid repeating past mistakes. The Daily Journal.- Following the events of January 3, 2026, when U.S. forces removed President Nicolás Maduro, and the recent oil […]

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Donald Trump and Delcy Rodríguez meet in New York

The Daily Journal.- U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, held their first in-person meeting on Tuesday in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel, where Trump hosted a reception for foreign leaders […]

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Vitol and Trafigura push for discounts on Venezuelan crude oil

The Daily Journal.- Major international oil trading companies Vitol and Trafigura are pushing for steeper discounts on Venezuelan crude oil as rising freight rates erode both companies’ profit margins. According to sources consulted by Reuters, the companies are seeking more favorable prices per barrel after maritime transportation costs surged in recent weeks. Higher shipping costs […]

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Lula says U.S. treats Delcy Rodríguez as if it were her boss

The Brazilian president criticized the U.S. intervention in Venezuela and called for elections so citizens can decide who should hold the presidency. The Daily Journal.- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Monday that the United States treats Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez as if it were her boss, criticizing Washington’s intervention in the […]

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Pentagon intelligence chief makes official visit to Caracas

The Daily Journal. — Bradley Hansell, intelligence chief at the U.S. Department of War, made an official visit to Venezuela over the weekend as part of a regional security tour that also included Colombia, Ecuador and Panama. Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs and senior adviser […]

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Trump defends military intervention in Venezuela and oil deal at UN: “to the victor belong the spoils”

The Daily Journal. — U.S. President Donald Trump defended the January military operation against Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated the recent energy agreement with Caracas, declaring before the international body that “to the victor belong the spoils.” During his address at the UN headquarters, […]

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ICE agent shoots Venezuelan migrant in the back in Austin

EFE.— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security told EFE late Sunday that it is investigating an incident in which an ICE agent shot a Venezuelan migrant in the back, leaving him seriously injured and unable to communicate with his family or attorney. Wilber Rafael Garcés, 28, was inside his vehicle and “in the middle of […]

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Delcy Rodríguez arrives in New York to attend UN General Assembly

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived in New York early Monday morning to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where she plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting will mark their first encounter since the U.S. military operation that culminated in Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Rodríguez landed at Teterboro […]

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U.S. says unblocking of websites signals progress since January 3

The Daily Journal.- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Juan Pablo Segura said Friday that restoring access to numerous online websites in Venezuela signals progress in the country since January 3. “The Trump Administration’s three-phase plan continues delivering results. Yesterday, access to many online portals went back online in Venezuela after years […]

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