Caracas rediscovers its riverbed: The Guaire River as a catalyst for civic integration

José Leonardo Salazar For decades, Caracas residents’ relationship with the Guaire River has been marked by distance and rejection. Historically treated as an open sewer the city chose to ignore, this waterway has become synonymous with pollution, foul odors, and a profound urban divide. Yet a paradigm shift is gaining momentum in the capital’s streets. […]

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Eating a balanced diet in Venezuela despite inflation and low incomes

Chicken, egg, and legume prices, nutritionists’ advice, and practical tips to stretch the family food budget. The Daily Journal —  Nutrition and metabolism specialists recommend a diet rich in protein and fiber, with less sugar and refined flour, to maintain good health. However, eating a balanced diet in Venezuela amid inflation and low incomes means […]

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Value of Venezuela’s exports to grow 17% in 2026, driven by higher prices

ECLAC estimates that Venezuela’s goods exports will reach $29.146 billion, while imports will decline 11% in value. The country’s terms of trade are expected to improve by 23%, the second-largest increase in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Daily Journal — The value of Venezuela’s goods exports is expected to grow 17% in 2026, reaching […]

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Venezuela to see one of Latin America’s largest improvements in terms of trade in 2026, ECLAC says

The organization forecasts a 23% increase for Venezuela, the second-highest in Latin America and the Caribbean, amid rising international commodity and hydrocarbon prices. The Daily Journal — Venezuela will record a 23% improvement in its terms of trade in 2026, one of the largest increases in Latin America and the Caribbean, driven by export price […]

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Zulia’s oil production rises to 370,000 barrels per day

Delcy Rodríguez said oil output in the western state climbed from 70,000 barrels per day to its current level and announced plans to expand natural gas production and exports. The Daily Journal — Oil production in Zulia state has increased from 70,000 to 370,000 barrels per day, with output expected to reach 400,000 barrels per […]

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Venezuela expects to attract $76 billion in oil investments over the next five years

Delcy Rodríguez linked the investments to recently signed agreements and said the bilateral deal with the United States includes drilling operations involving 250 rigs across 17 oil fields. The Daily Journal — Venezuela expects to attract approximately $76 billion in investments in its oil sector over the next five years through a series of recently […]

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KEO Energy takes over PetroUrdaneta operations

KEO Capital’s U.S. subsidiary will manage the joint venture’s technical operations in the Lake Maracaibo Basin. Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief — KEO Energy, the U.S. subsidiary of KEO Capital specializing in oil and gas, is expanding its presence in Venezuela’s oil industry through an agreement with Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to manage PetroUrdaneta. This joint […]

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NABEP opens registration for Venezuelan technical professionals and suppliers for Lake Maracaibo operations

The Daily Journal – North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) announced the opening of a registration process for Venezuelan professionals, technicians, and suppliers, aiming to incorporate them into its operations in western Venezuela. The company announced this during the 2026 Energy, Oil and Gas Conference (CEPEG 2026), held at the Tibisay Hotel on the shores […]

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PDVSA aims to end 2026 with oil production of 1.3 million barrels per day

The Daily Journal – Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) has set a target of ending 2026 with national oil production of 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd), up from its currently reported 1.24 million bpd, according to an announcement by the state-owned company’s president, Héctor Obregón Pérez, during the Energy, Oil and Gas Conference (CEPEG 2026) […]

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Drought and El Niño threaten Venezuela: Urgent need for community environmental education plans

By José Leonardo Salazar With the imminent consolidation of the El Niño climate phenomenon across the region and the approaching onset of a dry season that threatens to be more severe than usual, specialists and social organizations agree that authorities and communities need to be alerted. The goal: to immediately promote and implement a National […]

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