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.
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FARC’s Front 33 Negotiates Disarmament After Escalation with ELN in Catatumbo
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.
Reuters: Venezuela’s Oil Exports Drop 20% in April Due to Chevron’s Exit
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.
Central Bank of Venezuela: Economy Grew by 9.32% in the First Quarter
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 Mike Waltz Resigns
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.
Maduro Announces Increase in “Comprehensive Minimum Income” Without Adjusting Wages
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Wednesday an increase in the “Ingreso Mínimo Integral” or “Comprehensive Minimum Income” (IMI) from 130 to 160 U.S. dollars—according to the official exchange rate—on the occasion of Labor Day.
New Trinidad Prime Minister Will Still Seek Venezuelan Gas
The new government of Trinidad and Tobago said that it will open discussions with Washington DC to access gas fields across the sea border with Venezuela, as reported by Argus.
Repsol in Talks with U.S. to Maintain Operations in Venezuela
This Wednesday, Josu Jon Imaz, CEO of Repsol, shared that the Spanish company is in direct talks with the U.S. government to continue operating in Venezuela.
Delcy Rodríguez Visits Qatar on Her Return from China Visit
Venezuela’s Executive Vice President and Minister of Hydrocarbons, Delcy Rodríguez, arrived in Qatar on Monday as part of her latest international tour, where she met with the head of state, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
OVF Estimates Venezuelan Economic Activity Fell by 2.7% in Q1 2025
Quarterly economic activity growth rates, according to the Venezuelan Finance Observatory (OVF), since 2022. Guacayama, April 25, 2025. The Venezuelan…