U.S. welcomes dialogue between Venezuela’s government and opposition

The Daily Journal. — The United States on Thursday welcomed the launch of a dialogue process between the Venezuelan government and a group of former opposition lawmakers, describing the initiative as an important step toward political reconciliation and the country’s recovery after the devastation caused by the recent earthquakes. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said […]

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Dinorah Figuera: ‘To calls for “Elections now,” we respond: “CNE under construction”

The Daily Journal. — Dinorah Figuera said Venezuela must first restore its institutional, electoral, and political framework before calling new elections. She outlined a roadmap that includes appointing a new National Electoral Council (CNE), lifting political disqualifications, and returning political parties to their legitimate leadership. Responding to demands from political and social groups calling for […]

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2015 National Assembly announces joint agenda beginning in August to advance political transition

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s 2015-elected National Assembly announced on Tuesday the launch of a joint working agenda that will begin on August 1. Lawmakers presented the initiative as a roadmap “to promote stability, democracy, and national recovery.” In a statement published on X, the opposition bloc said the initiative aims to mark “the beginning […]

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Johann Álvarez appointed Venezuela’s new Chargé d’Affaires to the United States

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced on Monday the appointment of economist Johann Álvarez Márquez as Venezuela’s new Chargé d’Affaires to the United States. In her announcement, the head of state said the new envoy has “the mission of representing our country’s interests and advancing this new stage of dialogue, cooperation, and […]

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U.S. raises humanitarian aid to Venezuela to $386 million

The Daily Journal — The United States has increased its humanitarian assistance for Venezuela to $386 million following the June 24 earthquakes and announced the launch of an air bridge to speed the delivery of relief supplies, the U.S. Department of State said Wednesday. According to a statement from the Office of the Spokesperson, authorities […]

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John Barrett denies claims that Venezuelan authorities are holding back humanitarian aid after the earthquakes

The Daily Journal. John Barrett, the United States Chargé d’Affaires for Venezuela, said Wednesday that no significant obstacles have hindered the distribution of humanitarian aid to the areas affected by the June 24 earthquakes. He also stated that non-governmental organizations have not reported any confiscation or detention of relief supplies. Barrett made the remarks in […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Venezuela’s oil development will depend on political stability, experts say

EFE — Venezuela’s oil sector development following the opening to foreign investment promoted by the United States will depend largely on political stability in the South American country, several economic experts told EFE on Monday after participating in a forum at the Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB). Economist Luis Zambrano Sequín argued that no one […]

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Much ado about nothing: Truths and lies behind the supposed Iran-U.S. peace agreement

Óscar Reyes Matute — An axiom my political theory professors always drilled into me is that if you find yourself analyzing a conflict in full swing, you must never trust the statements of heads of state, diplomats, or the warring parties. On the cold chessboard of power, you have to look at what they do, […]

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