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Venezuelan Physicist Ismardo Bonalde Wins the 2026 “Bernard Coqblin” International Prize

May 28, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal .- Dr. Ismardo Bonalde has been awarded the prestigious 2026 “Bernard Coqblin” International Physics Prize , according to the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC) . The Venezuelan physicist was recognized for “his exceptional contributions in the field of Strongly Correlated Electron Systems (SCES).” The award honors the memory of renowned French physicist […]

WSJ: French Banker Matthieu Pigasse to Lead Venezuelan Debt Restructuring

May 28, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The American newspaper The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that French banker Matthieu Pigasse will lead the restructuring process of Venezuela’s external debt, estimated at around $150 billion . According to the newspaper, the Venezuelan government hired the U.S. firm Centerview Partners , where Pigasse is one of the leading figures, to […]

Former Military Officers in the “Paratroopers Case” Released

May 27, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Late on the night of Monday, May 26, the human rights organization Foro Penal confirmed the release of eight former military officers considered political prisoners, including former National Guard Brigadier General Ramón Antonio Lozada Saavedra and seven former Army sergeants involved in the so-called “Paratroopers Case.” The servicemen regained their full freedom […]

Delcy Rodríguez Creates a Commission to Restructure the Government Apparatus

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Acting President of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez, announced this Tuesday the signing of two executive decrees aimed at carrying out a reengineering of the governmental structure and optimizing the financial performance of the National Public Administration. The measure was formally announced during a session of the Council of Ministers at Miraflores Palace. […]

Guyana Independence Anniversary Revives Dispute with Venezuela over Essequibo

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The territorial dispute over the Essequibo region saw a new exchange of official positions on May 26, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Guyana’s independence from the United Kingdom. While Guyanese President Irfaan Ali reaffirmed his country’s sovereignty over the disputed area from a highly symbolic location, Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry issued an […]

Venezuela becomes India’s fourth-largest oil supplier

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

EFE.– Venezuela has become the fourth-largest supplier of oil to India in May and April, behind Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Asian country’s energy security is under pressure due to the war in the Middle East. India imported 319.2 thousand barrels per day (kbd) of Venezuelan […]

Juan Barreto to Delcy Rodríguez: “It Depends on Her Whether She Goes Down in History as Maduro’s Continuation or as the Breaking Point for Democratization”

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.– During a television interview , former Caracas mayor Juan Barreto argued that Venezuela’s political future will depend to a large extent on the decisions adopted by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, whom he credited with the ability either to preserve the current power structure or to promote a democratic transition based on national […]

“Where Are the Feminists?” Perspectives on Venezuelan Activism

May 26, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Recently, the self-managed platform Encuentros Feministas celebrated its anniversary edition by addressing a question that often bursts into public opinion whenever a major event shakes the country: “Where are the feminists?” To answer it, the organizers invited four prominent voices from local activism, opening a space for reflection on the many ways […]

Francisco Rodríguez Denounces Alleged Diversion of Funds by Former Citgo Executives Linked to Guaidó

May 25, 2026May 30, 2026Samuel YepezLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Economist Francisco Rodríguez has denounced an alleged diversion of funds from Citgo’s Simón Bolívar Foundation, which is linked to the political structure formerly headed by Juan Guaidó and to the ad hoc management of PDVSA appointed during that period. Through a post published on his X account, Rodríguez described as “extremely troubling” […]

Venezuela Is, de Facto, the 51st State

May 15, 2026June 1, 2026NerlayLeave a Comment

Audio: https://clyp.it/enjqmvrp Dr. Román Reyes Vásquez.— For decades, the mere idea that Venezuela could seriously debate any form of political integration with the United States would have triggered a national heresy. A country shaped by the Bolivarian imagination, deeply influenced by oil nationalism and by a historical narrative of Latin American sovereignty, would hardly have […]