Venezuela-U.S. relations Archives

Clash between Petro and Tania Díaz exposes tensions within chavismo over its new relationship with the U.S.

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived at the 30th International Seminar “Political Parties and a New Society,” organized by Mexico’s Labor Party (PT) in Mexico City, to discuss the left, the climate crisis, and the future of energy resources. Instead, he found himself in a confrontation with two lawmakers from Venezuela’s United […]

Lavrov calls for Maduro’s release at UN General Assembly

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called last Saturday for the “prompt release” of Nicolás Maduro, who remains in a New York prison after U.S. forces captured him during a military operation in Caracas earlier this year. “We insist on the prompt release of the Venezuelan leader and his wife, and that such […]

Enrique Márquez: “Chavismo destroyed democracy, and we must restore it”

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

The Daily Journal.— Opposition leader and former presidential candidate Enrique Márquez said Monday that the initiative promoted by Pacto por Venezuela seeks to restore the conditions necessary to rebuild the country’s institutions, revive the economy and achieve an effective transition to democracy. “Washington’s role in Venezuela’s transition is indispensable,” he stressed. Márquez made the remarks […]

Trump says Delcy Rodríguez wants elections but believes Venezuela is not ready

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, “wants” the country to hold elections. However, he believes the South American nation is “not ready” for them yet. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump praised the Venezuelan leader and highlighted her performance at the helm of […]

Military high command backs oil deal with U.S. and rules out political subordination

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— The Military High Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) formally expressed its support on Tuesday for the energy agreement between Venezuela and the United States to develop 17 oil fields that account for one-fifth of the country’s proven crude oil reserves. Defense Minister Gustavo González López made the statement after […]

U.S. reveals it receives more than 500,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil per day

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.— U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit revealed that the United States currently receives more than 500,000 barrels of oil per day from Venezuela, representing nearly 50% of the South American country’s total production. “In recent months, we have seen more than 500,000 barrels, roughly half of Venezuelan production, exported to the […]