Luis Alejandro Ruiz

Key takeaways from the memorandum between the United States and Iran

Luis Alejandro Ruiz5 hours ago5 hours ago026 mins

After more than four months of war, the announcement of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has opened the possibility of ending a conflict that altered the strategic balance of the Middle East, paralyzed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and shook global energy markets. However, far from representing a definitive peace, the agreement announced by Donald Trump and confirmed by Tehran appears to be only the beginning of a new and complex negotiation process

The historical potential of Venezuelan cocoa: an opportunity for economic diversification

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 days ago4 days ago026 mins

Venezuela’s National Assembly this week advanced the approval of the Law for the Promotion and Development of Venezuelan Cocoa.

Venezuela and IMPSA seek to renegotiate key hydroelectric contract amid National Assembly reforms

Luis Alejandro Ruiz6 days ago6 days ago011 mins

Latest developments in the crisis of the National Electric System.

Delcy Rodríguez seeks deals with Turkey in pivotal visit after January 3

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 week ago1 week ago018 mins

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, concluded an international tour that included India and Turkey.

From isolation to reengagement: The countries seeking to reactivate their diplomatic presence in Venezuela

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 week ago1 week ago014 mins

The announcement regarding the possible reopening of Canada’s embassy in Caracas is part of a broader trend of gradual diplomatic re-engagement with Venezuela.

Delcy Rodríguez in India: How Washington is turning venezuelan oil into a tool of geopolitical influence

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago020 mins

The Venezuelan interim president’s tour comes amid a silent transformation of the global energy market, as New Delhi seeks to diversify its supplies, Washington attempts to reduce Russia’s oil influence, and Caracas reemerges as a relevant player in Asian energy security.

When Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, landed in New Delhi on June 3, 2026, she did so against the backdrop of one of the most significant transformations of the international energy system since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Venezuela establishes Hydrocarbons Technology and Data Management Center to attract investment

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

The inauguration of the new Hydrocarbons Technology and Data Management Center, the sustained increase in oil exports, and ongoing negotiations with major international companies such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips reflect a new phase for Venezuela’s energy industry. The government aims to combine technological modernization, greater transparency in the management of strategic information, and regulatory reforms designed to attract foreign capital to a sector that requires billions of dollars in investment to restore its productive capacity.

Melike Hocaoğlu: “Relations between Türkiye and Venezuela are not temporary alliances”

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 weeks ago3 weeks ago064 mins

Following the events of January 3, which marked a turning point in Venezuelan politics and the international perception of the country, questions inevitably arise about the future of Venezuela’s relationship with various extra-regional actors.

Calixto Ortega unveils economic roadmap focused on stability, debt and investment

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago3 weeks ago012 mins

The Venezuelan administration announced an economic program built around four strategic pillars aimed at stabilizing the economy, reviving productive sectors, reorganizing public finances, and opening the door to a new relationship with multilateral organizations and international markets.

CAF and Proyecto Alcatraz: the Venezuelan model showing how cooperation between multilateral organizations and the private sector can build peace

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 weeks ago4 weeks ago018 mins

The signing of the Phase II Protocol Act for the project “Comprehensive Psychosocial Care with an Emphasis on Restorative Justice for Persons Deprived of Liberty” between CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the NGO Proyecto Alcatraz represents far more than a technical cooperation agreement focused on Venezuela’s prison system. The agreement has become a concrete example of the potential collaboration between multilateral organizations and the private sector to promote social reintegration, violence prevention, and peacebuilding processes in Latin America.