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John Barrett denies claims that Venezuelan authorities are holding back humanitarian aid after the earthquakes

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. John Barrett, the United States Chargé d’Affaires for Venezuela, said Wednesday that no significant obstacles have hindered the distribution of humanitarian aid to the areas affected by the June 24 earthquakes. He also stated that non-governmental organizations have not reported any confiscation or detention of relief supplies. Barrett made the remarks in […]

Venezuela’s debt: Technical challenge or paralysis?

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]