January, 2026 - Guacamaya

United States appoints Laura F. Dogu as Head of Mission for Venezuela amid a new diplomatic phase

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

In a move that signals a potential shift in bilateral relations, the United States government has appointed the seasoned diplomat Laura F. Dogu as Head of Mission for Venezuela, as part of efforts to reestablish the official presence of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas after years of tension and the absence of formal representation. Dogu, whose career includes serving as ambassador to El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras, is expected to lead the reopening of diplomatic channels with the Venezuelan government and to consolidate an exploratory process that has already generated reactions on both sides.

Davos 2026: the world gathers in January to talk when calm no longer exists

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago017 mins

The World Economic Forum returns to Davos from January 19 to 23, 2026, for its 56th edition, in an international context described by the organizers themselves as one of “maximum tension.” Chosen decades ago as the quietest month in the political calendar, January no longer offers respite: latent wars, open strategic rivalries, and a fragmented global economy turn Davos into a setting where dialogue is urgent, but also deeply uncomfortable.

What measures have been announced in Venezuela’s oil-producing states?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago010 mins

The attraction of investment coexists with urgent needs in infrastructure, public services, and operational capacity in the country’s main energy-producing states.

María Corina Machado reiterates call to free political prisoners at the OAS

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Opposition leader María Corina Machado spoke out about the situation of political prisoners in Venezuela, where dozens of family members have spent nights outside detention centers waiting for news or new releases. In statements to the press, Machado stressed that advancing toward an effective political transition requires dismantling the Chavista repressive structure and closing all torture centers in the country.

Executive Projects 30% Increase in Gold Production and Boosts Industrial Reactivation

Sleither Fernández4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

The Government reported new progress within the framework of the 14 engines of the Bolivarian Economic Agenda. Photography: Presidential Press….

ADNOC eyes Venezuela as strategic rapprochement accelerates between the United Arab Emirates and the new power in Caracas

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago011 mins

Abu Dhabi’s state oil company, ADNOC, is evaluating a potential entry into Venezuela’s energy industry at a moment of profound political and economic reconfiguration in the country. The interest, revealed by Bloomberg News, coincides with an intense series of high-level diplomatic contacts between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Venezuela, as well as with the first announcements by the interim government regarding exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The move is unfolding under the close scrutiny of the United States, a key actor in any future architecture for energy investment in Venezuela.

BlackRock and JPMorgan see limited financial Impact after january 3 in Venezuela

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

The U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro have carried enormous political and symbolic weight. However, for major Wall Street players, the episode has not, for now, altered the core dynamics of global markets. BlackRock and JPMorgan agree that the Venezuelan case fits into a more fragmented world, but without the immediate capacity to generate systemic financial contagion.

Opinion | Confluence: A New Chapter for Venezuela’s Productive Sector

Ricardo Cusanno4 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

For years, Venezuela navigated a perfect storm: suffocating international sanctions, a decimated productive apparatus, and a narrative that pitted the State and private enterprise as irreconcilable enemies.

What Was Announced at the National Council of the Productive Economy?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 month ago1 month ago011 mins

The acting president led the 2026 National Council of the Productive Economy, where she reaffirmed the economic program launched in 2018, announced the channeling of oil revenues into the foreign-exchange market through private banks, and formalized the creation of two sovereign funds aimed at social protection and infrastructure, amid sustained economic growth and an international financial realignment.

Padrino López Reveals Death Toll of 83 in U.S. Operation on January 3

Sleither Fernández1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

47 Venezuelan soldiers, 32 Cubans, and 4 civilians were the fatal victims included in the count. The fallen will be…