Luis Alejandro Ruiz - Guacamaya

Political dialogue with opposition sectors and meetings with oil companies Repsol and Maurel & Prom shape Venezuela’s agenda

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

The National Assembly, led by its president, Congressman Jorge Rodríguez, held a series of key meetings with social, economic, political, and cultural sectors of the country, as well as with various actors from the Venezuelan opposition, within the framework of the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence. At the same time, the national Executive advanced its economic agenda through high-level meetings with international oil companies, reinforcing calls for foreign investment and dialogue as central pillars of the current national context.

Venezuela bets on higher oil production and economic normalization, looking to the “Dubai” Model

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Venezuela is seeking to move beyond its image as the country with the world’s largest crude oil reserves and position itself as one of the leading global oil producers, amid a political and economic shift that has reshaped its relationship with the United States and revived interest from major international energy players.

Reuters: Venezuela’s oil exports rebound to 800,000 bpd with the United States, Europe and India as main destinations

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

According to Reuters, Venezuela’s oil exports rebounded sharply in January following the partial lifting of the oil blockade and the issuance of U.S. licenses, in a context in which Washington is consolidating its control over Venezuela’s energy sector and using crude as a tool to reconfigure key alliances, especially with India, amid the war in Ukraine.

Delcy Rodríguez announces a general amnesty for the opening of the judicial year

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

Delcy Rodríguez announced a general amnesty law that could benefit hundreds of political prisoners in Venezuela, in an unprecedented move since 1999, shaped by international mediation and a slow, still incomplete process of releases.

Venezuela and Indonesia seek to boost energy cooperation to advance oil and gas projects

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago014 mins

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday at the Miraflores Palace with Venezuelan authorities and representatives from Indonesia to consolidate strategic alliances in oil and gas, with the aim of strengthening South-South cooperation and creating a legal environment that attracts international investment.

Key takeaways from Marco Rubio’s appearance before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

The Secretary of State presented the January 3 operation as a “surgical” law-enforcement action, denied any military occupation, and said Washington is already working with an interim government in Caracas—amid growing scrutiny in Congress over the scope of presidential power.

What is happening with the Venezuelan oil market?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Washington’s decision to take control of Venezuela’s oil exports is already reshaping global crude flows. PetroChina has ordered a halt to all trading of Venezuelan oil, while Indian refineries are receiving only marginal volumes, as most supplies are being diverted to the United States and offered discounts are not competitive with other heavy crudes.

United States appoints Laura F. Dogu as Head of Mission for Venezuela amid a new diplomatic phase

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

In a move that signals a potential shift in bilateral relations, the United States government has appointed the seasoned diplomat Laura F. Dogu as Head of Mission for Venezuela, as part of efforts to reestablish the official presence of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas after years of tension and the absence of formal representation. Dogu, whose career includes serving as ambassador to El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras, is expected to lead the reopening of diplomatic channels with the Venezuelan government and to consolidate an exploratory process that has already generated reactions on both sides.

Davos 2026: the world gathers in January to talk when calm no longer exists

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago017 mins

The World Economic Forum returns to Davos from January 19 to 23, 2026, for its 56th edition, in an international context described by the organizers themselves as one of “maximum tension.” Chosen decades ago as the quietest month in the political calendar, January no longer offers respite: latent wars, open strategic rivalries, and a fragmented global economy turn Davos into a setting where dialogue is urgent, but also deeply uncomfortable.

What measures have been announced in Venezuela’s oil-producing states?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

The attraction of investment coexists with urgent needs in infrastructure, public services, and operational capacity in the country’s main energy-producing states.