Juan Barreto proposes redirecting opaque military spending toward salaries and education

The Daily Journal.- Former Caracas Mayor Juan Barreto proposed redirecting part of Venezuela’s military spending, which he claims remains beyond public scrutiny, toward funding teachers’ salaries, retirees’ benefits, and educational programs. During his program No es Podcast Cosa, Barreto questioned the growth of what he described as “opaque” military spending and suggested allocating those resources […]

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

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 […]

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Cecodap reports 118 minors charged in Venezuela under anti-hate law

The Daily Journal – A total of 118 minors were charged in Venezuela between 2024 and 2025 with offenses established under the Anti-Hate Law, according to Cecodap, an NGO dedicated to protecting children in the country, during a period marked by the post-election crisis following Nicolás Maduro’s proclaimed reelection as president. Carlos Trapani, Cecodap’s general […]

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U.S. prosecutors say Venezuela has not claimed sovereign immunity for Nicolás Maduro

EFE.- The United States rejects the argument that Nicolás Maduro is entitled to immunity in the criminal case he faces in New York and maintains that Venezuela has not claimed such protection for the former president. However, it has requested it for interim President Delcy Rodríguez. In a memorandum filed last Friday night before Judge […]

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Reform or repeal: The dispute over the anti-hate law

The law, denounced as an instrument of political persecution, faces its greatest challenge yet. While the acting government is pushing for a partial reform, human rights organizations, press associations and the opposition are demanding its complete removal from the legal system. Natalia Jaua The Constitutional Law Against Hate, for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance was approved […]

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

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 […]

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School breakfast and snacks: How do Venezuelan families manage day to day?

At 5:30 in the morning, the race begins. You have to shower, get dressed, wake up the kids, and, in the middle of all that, figure out breakfast. The first meal of the day provides important nutritional value and energy, especially for children who start school at 7:00 a.m. It is their first food after […]

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Leonardo Vera: Venezuela needs a forensic audit before renegotiating its debt

The economist warns that the process must begin with a forensic audit of liabilities. The scale and diversity of creditors will require a combination of traditional instruments and mechanisms linked to economic and fiscal performance. Neirlay Andrade Venezuela faces the challenge of restructuring an external debt whose size, composition, and creditor diversity make the process […]

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Glencore, Peabody and Heeney consider coal production in Venezuela

Coal production plunged to 350,000 short tons in 2024 from 8.7 million in 2000 The Daily Journal.- Glencore Plc, Peabody Energy Corp. and Heeney Capital are considering agreements to produce coal in Venezuela’s Zulia state. The talks have focused on operational control and offtake rights rather than direct ownership of the mines. According to a […]

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CAF excludes Venezuela from $1 billion climate financing package for the region

The Daily Journal.- The Board of Directors of CAF — Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean — approved a $3.5 billion financing package comprising 15 operations across 10 countries in the region, with funds targeting infrastructure, sustainable mobility, energy transition, social development and climate action. Venezuela does not appear among the direct beneficiaries […]

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