Luis Alejandro Ruiz - Guacamaya

Noel Álvarez freed after ten months in prison: relatives and leaders demand the release of political prisoners in Venezuela

Luis Alejandro Ruiz9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

The release of the former president of Fedecámaras, Noel Álvarez, this Tuesday, November 18, has reignited demands for freedom for all political prisoners in Venezuela. His family, civil organizations, and opposition figures highlighted the suffering endured during his detention and reiterated that there can be no talk of peace as long as practices of persecution and imprisonment for political reasons persist.

U.S. to designate “Cartel of the Suns” as a terrorist organization as Trump opens door to talks with Maduro

Luis Alejandro Ruiz9 months ago9 months ago08 mins

The United States government confirmed that the Cartel of the Suns will be added to the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO) starting November 24. The measure is announced in a context of increasing military deployment in the Caribbean and new anti-drug operations, while Washington insists on linking the group to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an accusation that Caracas rejects as fictitious.

Venezuela activates its new comprehensive Defense Command Law amid rising tensions with the U.S.

Luis Alejandro Ruiz9 months ago9 months ago015 mins

The National Assembly approved the Comprehensive National Defense Command Law on November 11, a central instrument of Venezuela’s new military doctrine that expands the shared responsibility between the State, the Armed Forces, and the citizenry in the country’s defense. The enactment occurs in a climate of regional tension marked by the deployment of the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean and the initiation of “Operation Southern Lance,” announced by Washington. The regulation has generated official support and strong criticism from opposition sectors who consider it an instrument of internal control.

HRW: 250 deported venezuelans were beaten and tortured in the CECOT megaprison

Luis Alejandro Ruiz9 months ago9 months ago010 mins

A joint report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the salvadoran organization Cristosal denounces that 252 Venezuelan migrants deported by the United States between March and April 2025 were held in inhumane conditions in the Center for Confinement of Terrorism (CECOT), the megaprison built by the government of Nayib Bukele.

A Summit without a compass: The CELAC–EU faces caribbean tensions and key absences amid growing pressures

Luis Alejandro Ruiz9 months ago9 months ago018 mins

The Fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU), held in Santa Marta, Colombia, ended early and with little participation from major leaders, reflecting the lack of political cohesion and the growing tensions in the Caribbean. The absences, the divergences over Venezuela, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and allegations of U.S. military deployments marked a meeting that aimed to strengthen bi-regional ties but ultimately exposed the diplomatic fragmentation on both sides of the Atlantic

Belém: COP30 marks a turning point in global environmental action

Luis Alejandro Ruiz10 months ago10 months ago015 mins

. From the heart of the Amazon, more than 60 world leaders gather at COP30 to define the future of climate action. The summit, chaired by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, aims to turn ambition into concrete results in the fight against global warming. Pope Leo XIV calls for an “ecological conversion,” while the WMO warns of Latin America’s growing vulnerability, with Venezuela among the countries most affected by climate change.

Dominican Republic postpones Summit of the Americas to 2026 amid regional tensions

Luis Alejandro Ruiz10 months ago10 months ago014 mins

The decision of the dominican government to postpone the tenth Summit of the Americas, scheduled for December of this year in Punta Cana, reveals a complex web of political, diplomatic, and geo-strategic factors affecting the continent: controversial exclusions, tensions with Venezuela, the suspension of bilateral flights, aircraft confiscations, and a growing climate of polarization in the Americas.

UN accuses United States of violating international law due to airstrikes in the Caribbean and Pacific

Luis Alejandro Ruiz10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned this Friday the series of bombings carried by the United States against vessels in Caribbean and Pacific waters, describing them as “violations of international law” and “extrajudicial executions.” The attacks, linked by Washington to the fight against drug trafficking, have left more than 60 dead in 15 operations in recent weeks.

Russia-Venezuela business meeting strategic alliance in energy and economic development

Luis Alejandro Ruiz10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Caracas hosted the Russia-Venezuela Business meeting this Tuesday, which brought together more than 500 companies from both countries with the goal of strengthening cooperation in key sectors such as energy, finance, agriculture, technology, and artificial intelligence. The event took place amid a regional context marked by tensions with the United States.

Venezuela to Suspend Energy Agreements with Trinidad and Tobago Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Luis Alejandro Ruiz10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez stated that the new administration of the neighboring country has believed the lies of Secretary of…