February, 2026 - Guacamaya

UNDP survey: Venezuelans favor agreements and reject violence despite deep tensions

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago012 mins

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Venezuela has released the results of the survey “What Unites Us: The Voice of Venezuelans on Dialogue and Coexistence,” conducted between November and December 2025. Based on face-to-face interviews with 1,295 adults from socio-economic strata C, D, and E, the report offers a detailed snapshot of social cohesion in the country. It concludes that Venezuela is neither a fully cohesive nor a completely fractured society: significant social assets coexist with deep tensions.

AN Unanimously Approves Amnesty Law and Immediately Hands It Over to the Executive

Sleither Fernández1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

The second discussion brought significant advances that modified the initial text, but left open tensions over proposals for comprehensive reparations…

Francisco Rodríguez es un reconocido economista y académico venezolano. Hoy se desempeña como investigador principal en el CEPR y profesor afiliado en la Universidad de Denver. Fotografía: Arnaldo Espinoza.

Interview with Francisco Rodríguez: “I Fear That Venezuelan Politicians Will Begin to Specialize in Lobbying in Washington, Disconnected from the Problems of Their People”

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 month ago4 weeks ago090 mins

Francisco Rodríguez is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) and an Affiliate Professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.

Qatari Prime Minister arrives in Venezuela amid diplomatic and energy maneuvers

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

The visit of the Qatari head of government comes at a time of political and economic reconfiguration in Venezuela, with Doha consolidating its role as an intermediary between Caracas and Washington while expanding its global profile as a conflict mediator.

Trump Administration Authorizes New Investments in Venezuelan Oil with New License

Elias Ferrer1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

The United States Government, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), published a new exception to its sanctions on Venezuelan oil and gas on Friday, allowing new investments.

Libertad Bloc Conditions Approval of Amnesty Law and Forces Review of Key Articles

Sleither Fernández1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

The second discussion of the legal instrument was postponed unanimously, after an intense debate in which the opposition parliamentary group…

Chris Wright Met with Delcy Rodríguez in Miraflores to Boost Energy Alliance

Sleither Fernández1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

The U.S. Embassy highlighted on social media the Energy Secretary’s visit as “key for a prosperous Venezuela,” emphasizing the role…

U.S. issues Venezuela licenses in the wake of Energy Secretary’s visit

Elias Ferrer1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

The U.S. government issued three sanctions waivers on Venezuela’s oil and transport infrastructure on Tuesday, in the wake of Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s visit to the South American country.

Lawmakers from the Freedom Parliamentary Group hold public consultation on Amnesty Law in Venezuela

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

During a public consultation organized by the Freedom Parliamentary Group at the Center for Political and Government Studies, lawmakers, experts, and civil society organizations discussed adjustments to the amnesty bill, with emphasis on the release of political prisoners, the need for judicial guarantees, and the protection of adolescents.

Guanipa Received House Arrest in New Wave of Releases That Exposed Fragility | (Update)

Sleither Fernández1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

According to the NGO Foro Penal, up to 426 releases of political prisoners have been recorded since January 8, 2026,…