
The abrupt end of the amnesty law frustrates hopes of freedom in Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez’s announcement has sparked controversy and a widespread sense that the measure fell short

Delcy Rodríguez’s announcement has sparked controversy and a widespread sense that the measure fell short

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

The academic argues that the transition to democracy in Venezuela ‘began in July 2024′ and says the population’s break with the regime is irreversible

The signing of two agreements with the Chavista regime allows the oil company to expand its operations in the Orinoco Belt, which holds more than 80% of the country’s reserves

The president of Venezuela’s National Assembly says the regime has learned from the ‘mistakes’ of the past

The acting president acknowledged, for the first time, her government’s responsibility for hyperinflation and shortages

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

After months of repression and clandestinity, the politicians of the Unitary Platform reunite with their members to design a roadmap towards democracy

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
The alliance of 21st-century dictatorships is crumbling after the US removal of Nicolás Maduro, but a democratic transition is not in sight

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

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 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 opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate attracted a crowd of over 15,000 people to a demonstration in Santiago, where she had traveled to attend José Antonio Kast’s inauguration

The US president warned that there will be no agreement with Tehran to end the war ‘except unconditional surrender’

María Corina Machado has announced she is returning, and the country is once again talking about voting, even though no date has been set

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

In the National Assembly, the opposition bloc debated changes they considered essential with Chavista lawmakers until the last minute

The opposition leader, who is close to María Corina Machado, maintains that a political transition is already underway and that Chavismo has lost its ability to impose conditions

Decimated by years of political persecution, opposition parties are emerging from clandestinity after the removal of Nicolás Maduro

A month and a half after the US attack, the Bolivarian Revolution is testing a flexible opening and working on consensus to improve the economy

Political prisoners started to be released a month ago, but the pain does not end when they walk free

María Corina Machado’s party, the one most affected by the repression, has had up to 200 people arrested

The detention of the opposition leader, just hours after his release, is intended to signal that the authorities remain firmly in charge. ‘There are people who think they can do whatever they want,’ warned Diosdado Cabello

After Maduro’s arrest and with the immigration restrictions imposed by Trump, going back to Venezuela is becoming a real possibility for some. However, doubts remains as the Chavista regime continues to hold power