ICC clarifies that Venezuela’s withdrawal will take one year

The Daily Journal — The International Criminal Court (ICC) expressed regret over the Venezuelan government’s decision to withdraw from the court as a State Party. The tribunal stressed that the withdrawal will not take effect immediately. Venezuela will remain under the Court’s jurisdiction for one year and must continue cooperating with ongoing proceedings and investigations. […]

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Humanitarian aid or a Trojan Horse? The U.S. military deployment in Venezuela

By Natalia Jaua The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which struck just 39 seconds apart, rocked north-central Venezuela and unleashed a catastrophe that, according to the latest official figures, has claimed more than 5,000 lives. What began as an emergency humanitarian response has, in less than a month, evolved into the largest U.S. military operation […]

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Rubio: ‘Ortega shows his cowardice and fear of the people’ by abolishing elections in Nicaragua

The Daily Journal — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday condemned remarks by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, who said the country will never hold elections again. In a post on X, Rubio said, “Daniel Ortega’s declaration that, under his family’s dictatorship, Nicaragua will never hold elections again exposes the regime’s true authoritarian nature.” […]

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U.S. Deploys search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela

The Daily Journal. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday the deployment of specialized search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the South American country. The nation’s top diplomat confirmed that initial operations will focus on rescuing survivors and said Washington will rely on the Department of War for logistical support […]

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Trump Floats a Vance-Rubio Ticket for the 2028 Election

By Julio A. López. Audio: https://clyp.it/lvmqavxt Washington, June 4, 2026 — President Donald Trump fueled speculation once again about the future of Republican leadership when he publicly suggested that Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio could join forces on a presidential ticket for the 2028 election. During an interview on the New […]

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Marco Rubio Defends White House Strategy in Venezuela Five Months After Military Operation

The Daily Journal — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave lawmakers on Tuesday an update on Washington’s Venezuela policy during a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The top U.S. diplomat defended the results achieved five months after a military operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his […]

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Delcy Rodríguez to Visit India from June 3 to 7

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, will visit India from June 3 to 7, India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday, according to a Reuters report. Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had announced the Venezuelan leader’s trip ahead of her arrival in New Delhi. Between April and May, Venezuela […]

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Rubio’s Statements on Venezuelan Oil Exports Contrast with OPEC Data

The Daily Journal. — Recent statements from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Venezuelan oil exports to the American market have raised questions when compared with production figures published by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). During a public appearance in which he reviewed Washington’s policy toward Venezuela, Rubio stated that the […]

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Marco Rubio: “Venezuela Will Have to Reach a Transition Stage with a Legitimate Government”

The  Daily  Journal.-  U.S.  Secretary  of  State  Marco  Rubio  outlined  on  Friday  the  roadmap  the  U.S.  administration  envisions  for  Venezuela’s  near  future.  After  four  months  of  management  focused  on  economic  stabilization  and  the  protection  of  assets,  the  head  of  American  diplomacy  emphasized  that  the  country’s  definitive  normalization  depends  on  a  process of institutional political change. […]

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