Delcy Rodríguez meets with Dinorah Figuera following third round of dialogue

The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, met with Dinorah Figuera on Thursday night at Miraflores Palace following the conclusion of the third round of talks that the United States has promoted between Chavismo and an opposition faction represented by the 2015 National Assembly. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly and head of […]

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Delcy Rodríguez cuts number of special taxpayers from 132,000 to 44,000

Delcy Rodríguez announced a two-thirds reduction in this tax category as part of a reform to simplify procedures and ease tax burdens. The Daily Journal – The Venezuelan government has reduced the number of special taxpayers from more than 132,000 to 44,000, a category that includes individuals and businesses subject to specific obligations under the […]

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Rubio concludes India visit after discussing Venezuelan crude oil processing

EFE – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed India on Thursday after a visit focused on expanding energy cooperation and promoting the processing of Venezuelan oil at Indian refineries, as Washington seeks to diversify global crude oil supplies. “I just left India after advancing our economic and strategic priorities in the region,” Rubio said […]

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Venezuela recorded more than 1,000 protests in September as public services and wages drove demands

The Daily Journal – The Venezuelan Observatory of Social Conflict (OVCS) documented 1,101 protests across Venezuela in September 2026, averaging 37 demonstrations per day and marking a 489% increase compared with the same month in 2025, when the organization recorded 187 protests, according to its monthly report. Power outages emerged as the leading cause of […]

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Venezuela’s family food basket rose to US$761.35 in September, according to Cendas-FVM

The Daily Journal – Venezuela’s Family Food Basket cost US$761.35 in September 2026, according to figures published by the Center for Documentation and Social Analysis of the Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (Cendas-FVM). In bolívares, the amount required to cover the food basket reached Bs. 631,923.35, according to the organization’s October 2026 database. Cendas-FVM also estimated […]

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Juan Barreto calls for workers to Join government-convened dialogue meetings

The Daily Journal – Former Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Juan Barreto questioned the composition of meetings organized by the Venezuelan government to promote dialogue with various sectors and called for rank-and-file workers to be included in these discussions. During an episode of No es podcast cosa, which he co-hosts with journalist Vladimir Villegas, Barreto addressed opposition […]

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Startup Venezuela Summit 2026 to bring together 25 investment funds and more than 35 technology companies in Caracas

The Daily Journal – The sixth edition of the Startup Venezuela Summit 2026 kicks off this Wednesday, October 21, in Caracas, bringing together 25 investment funds, nearly 40 international guests, and more than 100 speakers. The event will run through October 23. British entrepreneur Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, will deliver the opening keynote, […]

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Did someone pull a fast one on Delcy? Oil deal with the U.S. shields private partners without guaranteeing revenue for Venezuela

The Daily Journal – A recent investigation by U.S. news outlet ProPublica has revealed critical details about a new energy agreement in the region. The oil deal promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump with Venezuela protects the interests of private businesspeople. Still, it does not explicitly require the payment of $209 billion in taxes and […]

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Venezuela’s power grid generates less than 40% of its installed capacity, expert says

Venezuela has an estimated installed capacity of 34 gigawatts (GW) but generates approximately 13 GW against demand of 16 GW. Underinvestment, infrastructure failures, and the loss of skilled personnel are hindering the country’s industrial recovery. The Daily Journal – Venezuela’s electricity system generates approximately 13 gigawatts (GW), less than 40% of its estimated installed capacity […]

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U.S. seeks to resolve sanctions-related obstacles to expand Venezuelan crude oil refining in India

Marco Rubio said New Delhi is willing to process more Venezuelan oil and highlighted its capacity to refine heavy crude. Washington did not specify which restrictions it might modify or announce any concrete measures. The Daily Journal – The United States will need to address potential sanctions-related obstacles to enable India to increase its refining […]

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