Government has allocated just 8.4% of homes promised to earthquake victims

The Daily Journal.- The Venezuelan government has allocated 335 new homes to families affected by the June 24 earthquakes, representing 8.4% of the 4,000 homes that Delcy Rodríguez’s administration has pledged to deliver before the end of 2026. “We have delivered 335 new homes, benefiting 1,172 people, and restored 1,001 homes, benefiting 3,503 people,” Rodríguez […]

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Spain welcomes progress in talks “Between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition”

The Daily Journal. — Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday welcoming progress in talks “between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition” aimed at achieving “democratic normalcy.” “We welcome the talks between Venezuelan authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition, aimed at creating the necessary conditions to strengthen institutions and […]

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Government and 2015 National Assembly agree on new process to renew Supreme Court

The Daily Journal. — The Venezuelan government and the National Assembly elected in 2015 agreed to launch a new process to transform the justice system. The plan calls for reforms to the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), the renewal of the Judicial Nominations Committee, and a new call for candidates to […]

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National government and a sector of the opposition prepare to launch a new round of talks

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s current National Assembly and Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015 National Assembly, will take part in a new round of political negotiations. Figuera returned to Venezuela on June 18 after spending eight years in exile. She accepted an invitation from the U.S. Department of State to discuss Venezuela’s political transition. […]

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Laser proposes decentralized air network after earthquakes

The Daily Journal — Venezuelan airline Laser temporarily reorganized its operations after the disruption caused by the earthquakes. The experience led the company to identify an opportunity to develop a more flexible airport network with a stronger presence at regional airports across the country. Eliana Verkooke, Laser’s Commercial Director, told Bloomberg that, despite the emergency […]

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UN expresses “deep concern” over Venezuela’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

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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