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U.S. State Department highlights progress on political and judicial reforms following third round of negotiations

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The U.S. Department of State highlighted progress on political and judicial reforms and civil liberties following the conclusion of the third round of negotiations between Delcy Rodríguez’s interim government and the opposition delegation linked to the National Assembly elected in 2015, led by Dinorah Figuera. In a statement released Thursday, the Donald […]

Delcy Rodríguez meets with Dinorah Figuera following third round of dialogue

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

Donald Trump says it would be “interesting” to see Delcy Rodríguez and María Corina Machado compete in potential elections

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that it would be “interesting” to see Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition leader María Corina Machado compete in potential elections. “Well, that would be interesting,” Trump told reporters at the White House when they asked whether he would like to see the two […]

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

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

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 […]

Juan Barreto calls for broader political dialogue in Venezuela beyond political elites

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The former Caracas metropolitan mayor views the dialogue between the acting government and the 2015 National Assembly as a first step toward restoring the country’s institutions. Still, he warns that the process must also address social demands. The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Metropolitan Mayor Juan Barreto believes that the dialogue between Venezuela’s acting government and […]

Acting government submits 2027 budget and borrowing bills to Parliament

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Delcy Rodríguez’s administration also submitted the National Annual Operating Plan. The parliamentary committees on Economy, Finance, and Oversight will review the proposals. The Daily Journal.- Venezuela’s acting government submitted the national budget, borrowing, and operating plan proposals for fiscal year 2027 to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Sectoral Vice President for Planning Ricardo Menéndez presented […]