Homes built with zinc sheets and dirt floors, children living in houses marked with red tags, and communities affected by the earthquakes were among the realities encountered by volunteer inspectors coordinated by Sergio Silva, a professor at the Central University of Venezuela’s School of Civil Engineering, during an outreach mission carried out from July 24 […]
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EFE — The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Monday a temporary easing of certain financial oversight measures to allow U.S. institutions to facilitate authorized transactions related to Venezuela’s economic recovery and humanitarian assistance following the country’s recent earthquakes. Under the measure, the Treasury said the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will not take […]
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The Daily Journal — The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela expressed concern on Monday over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), warning that the move could have serious consequences for human rights in the country. In a statement, the UN mission said that “this decision raises […]
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The Daily Journal — As escalating conflicts in the Middle East severely disrupt crude oil flows through the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, Indian refineries have begun testing Venezuelan crude as a strategic alternative to secure the country’s energy supply, according to a report published by ETEnergyworld.com. An increase in Houthi attacks on commercial […]
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The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, in an official statement, the start of a gradual process to restore bilateral relations with Peru. “In the first stage, both countries have agreed to reactivate consular relations as the initial step toward the full restoration of bilateral ties,” the statement said. The Venezuelan Foreign […]
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By Héctor Sánchez The Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela leaves no room for doubt: sovereignty belongs exclusively and permanently to the people. That principle, which in 1999 promised a transition from representative democracy to a participatory and leading democracy, now appears to have surrendered. As sociologist and Central University of Venezuela (UCV) professor […]
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The Daily Journal — U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that his administration currently maintains “a very good relationship” with Venezuela and said the United States is receiving substantial financial resources from the country. While speaking aboard Air Force One, a reporter repeatedly asked him about the destination of the money the United States receives from […]
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The Daily Journal — The United States government expressed support on Saturday for Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez’s decision to withdraw the country from the Rome Statute. The U.S. administration also urged other member states to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC). Criticism of the court In a statement released by the U.S. Department of […]
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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. […]
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The Daily Journal — During the commemoration of Simón Bolívar’s birthday and Bolivarian Navy Day, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a ceremony at the Ministry of Defense. During the event, Rodríguez promoted 168 generals and admirals of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). The group included 57 Army officers, 29 Navy officers, 30 Air Force […]
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