Rate Differential in Venezuela: A Vicious Cycle of Inflation and Other Distortions
Bolivars and dollars reflect the economic struggle in a country marked by devaluation and inflation. Photo: Courtesy. Guacamaya, April 10,…
April 2025
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Trump Yields to Market Pressure with Partial 90-Day Truce in Trade War
In an unexpected shift in the global trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump has yielded to market pressures and announced a partial 90-day truce, during which he will suspend the imposition of new tariffs.
Exclusive: Political Parties Deny Receiving Link to Register Candidates for Venezuela’s May 25 Election
Representatives from several political parties claim they are being blocked from registering their candidates with the National Electoral Council (CNE), despite the process having opened on Monday.
Congress Letter to Rubio Questions Legality of Transfers to El Salvador
A letter signed by 23 U.S. House Representatives questioned the legality of the State Department sending migrants to El Salvador, and whether there is an agreement to pay President Nayib Bukele.
U.S. Revokes Trinidad’s License to Produce Gas With Venezuela
The Donald Trump administration has revoked the authorizations allowing Trinidad and Tobago to produce gas in joint fields with Venezuela without fear of reprisals.
U.S. Raises Tariffs on China to 104% After Negotiations Fail
The White House confirms the move after Beijing maintained its retaliatory tariffs, while China consolidates its digital yuan to challenge the dominance of the dollar.
ENI to Maintain Gas Production in Venezuela to Avoid a “Social Crisis” and Negotiates with the U.S.
The Italian company is seeking an exemption from U.S. sanctions to continue operating in Venezuela, where it is one of the main suppliers of gas for the domestic market.
Reuters Claims OPEC Cuts Production in March Due to Declines in Nigeria, Iran, and Venezuela
A Reuters survey reveals that the oil cartel’s crude output fell by 110,000 barrels per day (bpd) last month, driven by cuts in three key members, while Saudi Arabia slashes prices and OPEC+ prepares to increase production.
Financial Markets and Oil Open in the Red Following Trump’s Tariffs Announcement
The New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest by market capitalization. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith. Guacamaya, April 7, 2025. The…
Exclusive Interview: Former NSC Senior Director Juan González Explains What Happened to U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela
Juan González was the White House National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere in the Biden administration, from January 2021 until March 2024. He led a fundamental change in U.S. policy towards Venezuela, prioritizing strategic engagement to advance U.S. interests, after the failure of the first Trump administration to cause regime change with a “maximum pressure” strategy.