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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 […]

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 […]

Project C.U.R.E. donates nine tons of medical supplies to Vargas Hospital in Caracas

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- Vargas Hospital in Caracas received medical equipment and supplies from the U.S.-based organization Project C.U.R.E. as part of a nine-ton shipment valued at nearly $750,000. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Caracas John Barrett announced the donation. They said the shipment includes surgical, trauma, and gynecological equipment, as well as patient transport materials, respiratory […]

U.S. plans to allocate $57 million to Venezuela’s National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras and Choirs

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal.- The U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with Congress, plans to provide $57 million in grants to support the recovery of Venezuela’s National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras and Choirs (El Sistema) and complete an 18,000-square-meter Teacher Training Center in Venezuela, the U.S. Embassy in Caracas said Thursday. The funding will […]

U.S. delivers 20 machines to speed up debris removal after earthquakes

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

The Daily Journal.- The United States delivered 20 remotely operated heavy machines to Venezuela to speed up the removal of debris left by the June 24 earthquakes, according to John Barrett, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. The United States coordinated the delivery with U.S.-based TFI Solutions. The machines will operate in hard-to-reach […]

Government and 2015 National Assembly agree on new process to renew Supreme Court

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

The Daily Journal. — The Venezuelan government and the National Assembly elected in 2015 agreed to launch a new process to transform the justice system. The plan calls for reforms to the Organic Law of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), the renewal of the Judicial Nominations Committee, and a new call for candidates to […]

U.S. Embassy backs talks and agenda promoted by the Secretary of State

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – The U.S. Embassy released an official statement on Thursday welcoming the arrival in Caracas of the 2015 Venezuelan National Assembly delegation, led by Dinorah Figuera, to begin direct, in-person talks with Venezuela’s interim government. Through the diplomatic mission, the U.S. administration described the meeting as a strategic opportunity to advance the […]

U.S. technical team conducts assessment of Guri Dam

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Technicians from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) assessed the Guri Dam, Venezuela’s main source of electricity generation, which supplies more than 60% of the country’s power. The assessment falls under the U.S. Department of State’s Power Sector Program. It represents part of the three-phase […]

National government and a sector of the opposition prepare to launch a new round of talks

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — Venezuela’s current National Assembly and Dinorah Figuera, president of the 2015 National Assembly, will take part in a new round of political negotiations. Figuera returned to Venezuela on June 18 after spending eight years in exile. She accepted an invitation from the U.S. Department of State to discuss Venezuela’s political transition. […]

Senior U.S. official questioned over handling of Venezuelan oil funds meets Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Caleb Orr, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, met with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas on Wednesday. Two weeks earlier, members of the U.S. Congress questioned Orr about the management of revenue generated from the sale of Venezuelan oil. Caracas announced that Rodríguez held […]