
The National Assembly Candidates for Caracas: Nicolasito, El Gocho Barragán, and Chúo Torrealba
The Capital District, which occupies the western part of Caracas, is not electing a governor. However, on May 25, it will vote for 13 representatives.
The Capital District, which occupies the western part of Caracas, is not electing a governor. However, on May 25, it will vote for 13 representatives.
Edmundo González Urrutia received the 2024 Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament, alongside María Corina Machado, to whom he has…
Delegates from the Colombian government and the faction known as Front 33 of the FARC met in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, to advance the disarmament of the armed group.
The Online Knowledge Assessment System (SECEL) of the Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB) has revealed alarming data on the academic performance of Venezuelan students during the 2023-2024 period. This report, coordinated by professors José Javier Salas and Lizette Martínez, indicates that knowledge and comprehension levels in fundamental areas such as Mathematics and Verbal Skills have shown a progressive decline.
Faced with the tightening of sanctions and international isolation, the Venezuelan government finds in Qatar a discreet opportunity for potential negotiations, seeking financing, and reinserting itself into the diplomatic map.
On May 1, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) reaffirmed its previous decision prohibiting Venezuela from holding elections or any similar activity in the disputed territory of Essequibo, which is currently administered by Guyana. While Caracas does not recognize the ICJ’s authority and maintains its historical stance, Georgetown welcomes the ruling and is bolstering its military capabilities amid rising tensions in the region.
The BRICS nations are speaking out against unilateral decisions and calling for urgent reform of the global order. The latest meeting of Foreign Ministers took place this week in Rio de Janeiro, where members of the group—now expanded to 11 countries—made it clear that deep changes are needed in the institutions governing the world. They also discussed strategies to counter the trade war initiated by the United States, advocating for a more balanced approach and alternatives to the use of the dollar.
Reuters estimates that Venezuela’s oil exports fell by 20% in April, averaging 700,000 barrels per day (bpd). This would be the lowest level in nine months.
The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) reported on Thursday that the Venezuelan economy grew by 9.32% in the first quarter of 2025. However, this figure drastically differs from estimates by multilateral or non-governmental organizations, which predict a recession this year.
U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Waltz resigned on Thursday along with his deputy in Donald Trump’s administration. The event was first reported by CBS News.