The ruling party was prepared to die, but not to submit to the United States. Delcy Rodríguez’s leadership has displaced the presidential couple’s circle of influence, surrounding itself with new loyalties
Oil is once again the spearhead of the country’s economy, with the hope that it will pull many other sectors along with it, including tourism and housing
The expectation for a positive change in Venezuela is as great as it is fragile. The streets of Caracas are once again abuzz with excitement over the prospect of economic improvement, hopes for a swift return to democracy, a desire to move on from Maduro without looking back, and the influence of Donald Trump
The president’s fall ignited hope. But on the streets, money still isn’t flowing and expectations are outpacing reality
The five-star pile is a daily showcase of American tutelage in the country
Since last weekend, family members and advocates had been denouncing irregularities at the Yare III prison on the outskirts of Caracas
The measure will facilitate dollar transactions, but experts believe the obstacles won’t disappear entirely because the government itself remains under sanctions
The Chavista-controlled parliament unanimously passes legislation that removes the State’s exclusive control over mineral exploitation
Lawyers representing the government and attorneys for the sector led by Juan Guaidó are working on a coordinated defense of the assets under threat of seizure
Since the program began, Madrid has granted papers to approximately 240,000 members of this community on humanitarian grounds. But a surge in applications has collapsed the system
The exiled opposition leader finds herself divided between those who prioritize stability in Venezuela and believe she could jeopardize it, and those who support a democratic transition with her at the helm
I was a 23-year-old journalist when I met Maduro and Cilia Flores. Seeing them again in person during the hearing in Manhattan at almost 50, I was struck by the mixture of disbelief, loss and bitterness that has been building for a long time
In addition to the experimentation with an authoritarian model that emerges from an act of external force, another element is added: Venezuela is emerging as the first corporate colony of the 21st century
Despite the easing of US sanctions to boost the oil sector, economic recovery has not yet materialized
Venezuela’s deposed president and Cilia Flores appeared for the second time in a New York federal court on Thursday
Business leaders and investment funds participating in the global forum where the Trump-backed leader spoke believe it is still too early to assess the changes in the Latin American country
The government is asking Venezuelans to reduce consumption due to the impact of the dry season on hydroelectric plants
The opposition leader, now living in exile in Spain, insists that the priority must be demanding elections. He would like to return ‘as soon as possible,’ but states that the conditions are not yet right
The country is trying to turn the page while Venezuelans take to the streets to gauge the true openness of Delcy Rodríguez’s government
The new official is a military officer with extensive experience in espionage services and loyal to the political objectives of the Bolivarian revolution
Resistance to Chavismo’s years-long repression has changed the lives of a entire network of defenders who now demand that the government’s amnesty apply to those still behind bars
Parliament debates new rules for mining and incentives for foreign investment in an area that is controlled by criminal groups and which has become a major environmental disaster
At least eight stations have been shut down so far in 2026. The crackdown contrasts with the government’s gestures of openness amid a surprising critical shift by large corporations like Venevisión
The Venezuelan dissident, recently released from prison, defends his strategy of acting within the existing legal framework to push for a political opening based on persuasion and consensus
An intelligence report links the Serb and Giovanny Andrés Rojas, known as ‘Araña,’ to a transnational drug‑trafficking network, turning their extraditions into a diplomatic issue between Washington, Bogotá, and Caracas
The measure passed after two weeks of consultations with the opposition, but nearly 200 members of the military have been excluded from the pardon
The protest has escalated in a Caracas prison after Jorge Rodríguez promised the freedom of all inmates 10 days ago
