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Valter Pomar, former executive secretary of the São Paulo Forum: “we need a left-wing government, not just a progressive one”

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

Dialogues with Luis Bonilla-Molina, Gustavo Sefereian, and Israel Dutra Valter Pomar (São Paulo, 1966) is a historian, university professor, and leader of Brazil’s Workers’ Party (PT), with an extensive career in the Brazilian and Latin American left. The son of political activists who lived underground during Brazil’s military dictatorship, Pomar experienced political repression firsthand: in […]

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 […]

U.S. seeks to resolve sanctions-related obstacles to expand Venezuelan crude oil refining in India

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

Marco Rubio said New Delhi is willing to process more Venezuelan oil and highlighted its capacity to refine heavy crude. Washington did not specify which restrictions it might modify or announce any concrete measures. The Daily Journal – The United States will need to address potential sanctions-related obstacles to enable India to increase its refining […]

The flight over Sarisariñama

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

By José Leonardo Salazar The recent circulation of images showing a helicopter flight over the remote Sarisariñama Tepui in Bolívar state for advertising purposes has once again raised alarm among Venezuela’s scientific community and environmentalists. The incident, involving commercial activities and tourism promotion, has reignited a profound debate about the true purpose of national parks […]

Home and apartment prices soar in La Guaira as real estate chamber calls for reflection

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

“The market is moving, and those who lived in the hardest-hit areas in the east and west are now seeking to settle in central areas such as Maiquetía,” explained María Teresa Brito, president of the La Guaira Real Estate Chamber. Pablo González, president of the Venezuelan Real Estate Chamber, criticized speculation and called for responsibility. […]

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 […]

Eating a balanced diet in Venezuela despite inflation and low incomes

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

Chicken, egg, and legume prices, nutritionists’ advice, and practical tips to stretch the family food budget. The Daily Journal — Nutrition and metabolism specialists recommend a diet rich in protein and fiber, with less sugar and refined flour, to maintain good health. However, eating a balanced diet in Venezuela amid inflation and low incomes means […]

Value of Venezuela’s exports to grow 17% in 2026, driven by higher prices

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

ECLAC estimates that Venezuela’s goods exports will reach $29.146 billion, while imports will decline 11% in value. The country’s terms of trade are expected to improve by 23%, the second-largest increase in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Daily Journal — The value of Venezuela’s goods exports is expected to grow 17% in 2026, reaching […]

Venezuela to see one of Latin America’s largest improvements in terms of trade in 2026, ECLAC says

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

The organization forecasts a 23% increase for Venezuela, the second-highest in Latin America and the Caribbean, amid rising international commodity and hydrocarbon prices. The Daily Journal — Venezuela will record a 23% improvement in its terms of trade in 2026, one of the largest increases in Latin America and the Caribbean, driven by export price […]

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 […]