Financial Times: Venezuela prepares record $240 billion debt restructuring

The Daily Journal — Venezuela is preparing to disclose public debt approaching $240 billion, a figure far higher than previous market estimates and one that would make the country the center of the largest sovereign debt restructuring in history, the British newspaper Financial Times reported on Wednesday. According to the financial newspaper, the administration led […]

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Venezuela’s debt: Technical challenge or paralysis?

Alejandro J. Sucre — Venezuela faces one of the most complex sovereign debt restructuring processes in its history. The scale of the challenge is undeniable: years without international audits, debt instruments scattered across multiple jurisdictions, opaque bilateral debt with China and Russia, and arbitration awards issued by the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes […]

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John Barrett and Dinorah Figuera hold meeting to discuss new phase of political negotiations

The Daily Journal. — John Barrett, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Venezuela, met with opposition leader Dinorah Figuera, who recently returned to Caracas at the request of the White House to help establish a new negotiating table with the administration of Delcy Rodríguez. Through his official X account, the American diplomat reaffirmed Washington’s recognition of […]

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Fedecámaras and German industry leaders strengthen ties in Berlin to open investment opportunities

The Daily Journal — A delegation from Venezuela’s private sector held a high-level meeting in Berlin with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). The main objective was to present Venezuela’s investment portfolio and the wide range of business opportunities currently available in the country. The German-Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce (AHK Venezuela) organized and […]

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Delcy Rodríguez defends new diplomatic course with the U.S.: “It is the right path”

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez defended the normalization of diplomatic channels with the United States government on Monday during the closing session of the international symposium “The Homeland Is America,” held as part of the bicentennial commemoration of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama. “International guests have arrived in a Venezuela that we […]

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Brazilian business delegation in Venezuela strengthens bilateral economic and trade integration

The Daily Journal — The Brazilian Embassy in Caracas held a successful meeting with business associations and private-sector representatives to boost economic ties between the two countries. Venezuelan participants had the opportunity to exchange ideas with the Brazilian Multisector Business Mission and to identify new strategic investment and cooperation opportunities. The delegation received support from […]

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Venezuela becomes India’s fourth-largest oil supplier so far in june

The Daily Journal — After months of disruptions caused by the conflict between the United States and Iran, India restored normal oil import levels during June. Record shipments from Russia, along with increased supplies from Angola, Iran, Venezuela, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates, helped offset logistical bottlenecks stemming from the closure of the Strait […]

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Venezuela’s oil revenue reached $5 billion during the first quarter of 2026

The Daily Journal — Venezuela earned $5.491 billion from oil exports during the first quarter of the year, according to figures that the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) released on Monday. The amount represents a 21% increase over the same period in 2025, when the country received $4.518 billion. Higher crude oil sales drove revenue […]

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Editorial | Venezuela’s Economic Recovery Begins with a Signature

It’s Time for Oil Contracts. Listen to the Editorial audio here: https://clyp.it/1mybbqxi Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief.— For years, Venezuela discussed sanctions, licenses, restrictions, international litigation, and political disputes. However, for major international oil companies, a much simpler and more practical question exists: What will the rules of the game be? The recent hiring of the […]

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John Barrett: single-digit inflation in may shows Trump’s plan for Venezuela “is delivering results”

The Daily Journal — The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy for Venezuela, John Barrett, stated on Monday that the drop in monthly inflation to 6.3% in May marks a significant achievement for the country’s stability. “In May, Venezuela’s monthly inflation fell to 6.3%, returning to single digits for the first time in more […]

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