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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 […]

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 […]

U.S. considers easing sanctions on “shadow fleet” to lower shipping costs

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

The Daily Journal.- The U.S. government is considering easing sanctions on vessels belonging to the so-called “ghost fleet” or “shadow fleet,” which have transported oil and petroleum products from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, in an effort to reduce global shipping rates. President Donald Trump’s administration aims to reduce distribution disruptions caused by record-high maritime freight […]

Pequiven exports 30,000 tons of fertilizers to the U.S.

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

The Daily Journal.- Petroquímica de Venezuela (Pequiven) completed the export of 30,000 metric tons of fertilizers to the United States through XTS Commodities, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Xtellus Partners, according to John Barrett, the U.S. chargé d’affaires in Caracas. “It was excellent to see the export of 30,000 metric tons of Pequiven fertilizers to the […]

The reinvention of the conquest in Latin America

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Héctor Sánchez On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on a Caribbean island, convinced—as official school history textbooks taught us—that he had reached the Indies. He brought glass necklaces and little mirrors, along with, of course, weapons and devastating diseases. In exchange for these trinkets, he seized the gold, the land, and the destiny of […]

Clash between Petro and Tania Díaz exposes tensions within chavismo over its new relationship with the U.S.

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived at the 30th International Seminar “Political Parties and a New Society,” organized by Mexico’s Labor Party (PT) in Mexico City, to discuss the left, the climate crisis, and the future of energy resources. Instead, he found himself in a confrontation with two lawmakers from Venezuela’s United […]

2026 Nobel Peace Prize winner jokes about sharing award with Trump, echoing María Corina Machado’s gesture

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, joked on Thursday about sharing her award with U.S. President Donald Trump, alluding to the controversial gesture made last year by María Corina Machado. “Thank you very much. If you applaud a little more, I might share this prize […]

U.S. receives first shipment of Venezuelan aluminum in eight years

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The United States received its first shipment of Venezuelan aluminum since 2018 on Monday, with approximately 15,000 metric tons produced by state-owned CVG Venalum and unloaded in Louisiana. The shipment arrived at the Port of Avondale, near New Orleans, as part of an operation involving U.S. firm Heeney Capital and Swiss […]

Trump’s cards in Venezuela: Economics and politics. María Corina? A negotiated transition?

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

Since January 3, Venezuela’s political and economic cards have been reshuffled. The cards in play are gradually being revealed on boards that are constantly changing. José Gregorio Yépez In Venezuela, the Trump administration is playing its cards cautiously. It is sending signals that seem contradictory and fall outside the expectations of those who bet on […]