The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan Medical Federation (FMV) has urged the national government to take immediate action as a highly lethal disease spreads rapidly and claims several lives in the states of Barinas and Anzoátegui. In a statement signed by FMV President Douglas León Natera and Secretary General Rafael Belmonte, the federation’s leadership endorsed […]
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Audio: https://clyp.it/jidb3dww Guillermo García N.— Given the serious housing problem resulting from the earthquakes that struck on June 24, urgent solutions and the participation of multiple sectors are required. Access to financing has become a critical factor. Banks must make every effort and, within their means, support not only financing for builders but also the long-term […]
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The Daily Journal – Colombia’s Constitutional Court recently halted the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed one year ago by the governments of Gustavo Petro and Nicolás Maduro to create a Binational Special Economic Zone. The court ruled that the agreement must follow the constitutional procedure required for international treaties and cannot take effect […]
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By Héctor Sánchez, Sociologist — Let us imagine, for a moment, the following scenario: the U.S. midterm elections arrive, and Donald Trump suffers a crushing defeat, just as opinion polls suggest amid dissatisfaction from six out of every 10 Americans. Under those circumstances, the president would most likely face immediate impeachment proceedings. Given Washington’s status […]
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The Daily Journal – Current prices of Venezuela’s sovereign bonds largely reflect market expectations of a future external debt restructuring and a recovery in oil production, according to a report by Oxford Economics. The consulting firm argues that the recent rally in Venezuelan bonds, which it forecast in a February analysis, continues to rest on […]
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The Canadian company said it is working with U.S. partners to acquire stakes in joint ventures and develop new production agreements following the lifting of U.S. sanctions. The Daily Journal – Canadian company New Stratus Energy (NSE) announced that it is negotiating the acquisition of stakes in joint ventures with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) […]
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The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced on Friday that Venezuela has secured an initial $346 million from its own funds held at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the emergency caused by the twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck the country’s northern region on June 24. “Following the devastating twin […]
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AFP. — “Welcome to Tent City,” reads a sign next to a Venezuelan flag at the entrance to a camp for earthquake survivors in the devastated state of La Guaira. Having accepted that the wait will be long, families are beginning to organize their lives inside tents at this improvised shelter in La Guaira, ground […]
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The U.S. president said stronger armed forces have delivered results in Venezuela and other international arenas. He also said Caracas is cooperating with Washington to increase oil production. The Daily Journal. — U.S. President Donald Trump cited the January 3 military operation in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro as one of the successes […]
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The CIA document compiles intelligence reports on alleged plans, technical vulnerabilities, and links between government officials and Venezuela’s electoral system. The agency states that its assessments did not confirm large-scale electronic fraud in any specific election. The Daily Journal. — A declassified report from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) compiles intelligence assessments conducted between […]
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