Luis Alejandro Ruiz

Guyanese Candidate Azruddin Mohamed Denounces International Campaign to Discredit Him and Denies Ties to Maduro

Luis Alejandro Ruiz8 hours ago8 hours ago08 mins

Guyanese presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed categorically denied having ties to the government of Nicolás Maduro, after US Congressman Carlos A. Giménez labeled him a “pro-Maduro puppet.” According to Mohamed, the accusation was promoted by a lobbying firm hired by the government of Guyana, triggering a political storm over the use of public funds to influence foreign legislators and discredit an electoral contender. The backdrop: rising regional tensions over the Essequibo territory.

El País Reveals Plot by Former Chancellor Álvaro Leyva to Oust Petro with Republican Support in the U.S.

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 day ago1 day ago07 mins

Recordings obtained by El País reveal that Álvaro Leyva, Colombia’s former chancellor and a former close confidant of Gustavo Petro, attempted to push a plan to depose the president with the backing of Republican congress members in the United States. In the audio recordings, Leyva suggests a strategy to generate “international pressure” to facilitate a change of government, with Vice President Francia Márquez as a possible successor. The White House dismissed the attempt, while the revelation has intensified the internal crisis within Colombia’s top government.

UN Expresses Concern Over Human Rights in Venezuela; Government Rejects Report as Biased

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 days ago4 days ago03 mins

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, presented his annual report this Friday in Geneva, expressing concern about the human rights situation in Venezuela, highlighting arbitrary detentions and restrictions on fundamental freedoms. The Venezuelan government labeled the report “selective” and questioned the lack of a statement regarding the situation of more than 250 Venezuelan citizens detained in El Salvador.

Rosneft, Venezuela, and the Geopolitics of Oil: Igor Sechin’s Key Points at the St. Petersburg International Forum

Luis Alejandro Ruiz5 days ago5 days ago017 mins

At the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin delivered a speech reshaping the global narrative on energy and power. Titled *“The Global Economy’s Odyssey for the Golden Fleece,”* his address proposed a strategic vision in which Russia, Iran, and Venezuela form an indispensable axis to ensure planetary energy security.

Javier La Rosa Assumes Global Leadership Role at Chevron from Houston, Overseeing Strategic Assets in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East

Luis Alejandro Ruiz6 days ago6 days ago04 mins

Chevron restructures its executive leadership with the appointment of Javier La Rosa as President of the BAEC (Base Assets and Emerging Countries) portfolio, a key division encompassing energy operations in critical regions and emerging markets. The company also reaffirms its commitment to social programs in Venezuela.

NATO Decides to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 Amid Ukraine War and Middle East Tensions

Luis Alejandro Ruiz6 days ago6 days ago06 mins

At a summit held in The Hague, NATO countries agreed on a new collective goal: to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Spain, however, expressed concern over how this commitment might affect its social welfare system, though it reiterated its intention to reach 2.1% of GDP in defense spending.

Albert Ramdin Bets on Dialogue in Venezuela and Seeks to Revive OAS Mediation Legacy

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 week ago1 week ago05 mins

Albert Ramdin, the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), is betting on dialogue in Venezuela. Just a few months after taking office, he has made it clear that he wants to establish a channel of communication with both the Government and the opposition of the country. His approach is a priority: he seeks political stability and does not want to get bogged down in debates over whether Venezuela can be considered a dictatorship or not. This approach recalls what the OAS did during difficult moments in Venezuela’s history, particularly after the 2002 institutional crisis caused by a confrontation between the government of Hugo Chávez and various sectors of Venezuelan society, which resulted in a coup d’état and an oil industry strike within the context of a deeply polarized society.

What does the UN Annual Results Report in Venezuela 2024 tell us?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

In 2024, the United Nations System in Venezuela supported over 2.4 million people, equivalent to the total population of a country like Botswana, through social protection programs, community empowerment, and assistance to those most in need. Its efforts were aligned with the 2023-2026 Cooperation Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Panama and Venezuela to Reactivate Consular Services Following Flight Resumption

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

The foreign ministries of Panama and Venezuela announced this Thursday that they will soon reactivate their consular services in Caracas and Panama City. This measure aims to provide assistance and protection to citizens of both countries residing abroad.

St. Petersburg Hosts SPIEF 2025 with a Focus on International Cooperation, Innovation, and Economic Challenges

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

On Wednesday, the 28th edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) kicked off, bringing together over 20,000 delegates from 140 countries, including Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, and Cuba. In a world marked by conflicts, sanctions, and shifting alliances, the forum has reaffirmed itself as a vital platform for Russia to pursue international cooperation, offer an economic alternative, and strengthen strategic ties with partners in the Global South to break Western efforts to isolate it. SPIEF is often described as the “Russian Davos,” that is, the Russian counterpart to the World Economic Forum held annually in Davos, Switzerland.