Foro Penal confirms release of 20 political prisoners in Venezuela, including six linked to ‘operation Gideon’

The Daily Journal – Foro Penal, an NGO that provides legal defense for political prisoners in Venezuela, confirmed that authorities have released 20 detainees since Friday, the day the second round of U.S.-backed talks between Chavismo and the opposition concluded. Those released include at least six people linked to the failed maritime attack against the […]

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Lavrov calls for Maduro’s release at UN General Assembly

The Daily Journal.- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called last Saturday for the “prompt release” of Nicolás Maduro, who remains in a New York prison after U.S. forces captured him during a military operation in Caracas earlier this year. “We insist on the prompt release of the Venezuelan leader and his wife, and that such […]

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These are the seven jurists who will review the credentials of TSJ candidates

The Daily Journal.- The delegations representing the interim government and the National Assembly elected in 2015 announced last Friday the formation of a Council for the Review of Credentials and Requirements of candidates seeking seats on the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ). The parties created the body under the agreements reached during the political dialogue […]

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U.S. Prosecutors oppose bail for Cilia Flores, citing “extreme” flight risk

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Department of Justice formally opposed a bail request from attorneys representing Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing an “extreme” flight risk and describing her as a “danger to the public,” according to court filings submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of […]

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Delcy Rodríguez returns to Venezuela after participating in UN General Assembly

The Daily Journal. — Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, returned to the country on Thursday after participating in the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. “We arrived from New York a few hours ago after participating in the United Nations General Assembly. Our delegation is happy to have accomplished its mission,” Rodríguez said […]

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Guyana and Venezuela present opposing positions on Essequibo dispute at UN

The Daily Journal.- Guyanese President Irfaan Ali urged Venezuela on Thursday to comply with the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) forthcoming ruling on the Essequibo territorial dispute, in accordance with its obligations under the United Nations Charter. During his address to the UN General Assembly, Ali expressed hope for a new chapter in relations between […]

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What did Donald Trump and Delcy Rodríguez discuss during their meeting?

Their first meeting in New York focused on economic stabilization and steps toward free and fair elections The Daily Journal.- U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez held their first bilateral meeting on Tuesday in New York, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

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U.S. says Trump-Rodríguez meeting does not legitimize Venezuelan government

The Daily Journal.- Natalia Molano, the U.S. State Department’s Spanish-language spokesperson, told EFE in an interview that the meeting between President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, does not legitimize the Venezuelan government. According to Molano, the meeting did not aim to confer legitimacy on Rodríguez, as the Venezuelan people have not elected […]

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Delcy Rodríguez calls on Guyana to resume negotiations over Essequibo

The acting president told the UN General Assembly that the territorial dispute should be resolved through bilateral negotiations under the Geneva Agreement. The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, reaffirmed Caracas’ claims to the Essequibo region before the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday and called on the government of Guyana to resume […]

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Delcy Rodríguez: oil agreement with U.S. will contribute to hemisphere’s energy balance

The acting president defended energy security before the UN and questioned “forced decarbonization timelines” over their impact on production, employment, and prices. The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, told the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that international stability depends on resolving the so-called “energy trilemma” and highlighted the recent bilateral agreement […]

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