02/24/2026

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Sleither Fernández

Sleither Fernández is an editor and reporter for Guacamaya, dedicated to the fields of Politics and Economics.He has several years of experience in the media and in the investigation, writing, and dissemination of news of national and international interest.He holds a degree in Social Communication and is a broadcaster from the Central University of Venezuela, with a Diploma in Social and Political Leadership, endorsed by the Metropolitan University.

Centro Gumilla: Catholicism Dominates, but Religious Diversity Grows in Venezuela

Sleither Fernández07 mins

Venezuela remains predominantly Catholic, but the diversity of beliefs and their influence on daily life reveal a complex landscape. The Gumilla Center Foundation recently published the study “Religious Sociography: The Religiosity of Venezuelans,” conducted in December 2024 under the coordination of Dr. Jesús María Aguirre and researcher Melanie Pocaterra. This study provides a revealing snapshot of the country’s religious panorama.

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Trump Defends Secondary Sanctions and Tariffs Against Venezuela as Companies Seek Alternatives

Sleither Fernández05 mins

Donald Trump has defended the secondary sanctions and tariffs imposed on countries that purchase Venezuelan oil or gas, arguing their “strong impact” on trade. However, this move—along with the recent decision to revoke licenses for transnational companies—has prompted immediate actions from these firms to maintain their operations in Venezuela.

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Marco Rubio Urges Trinidad and Tobago to Align with Measures Against Maduro

Sleither Fernández06 mins

As part of his latest tour of the Caribbean, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, held a meeting with Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Stuart Young, in Kingston, Jamaica. During this meeting, the Trinidadian government was urged to support the North American country’s measures against Nicolás Maduro’s administration, according to Trinidad’s Guardian newspaper.

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New Unitary Platform Secretary Seeks Communication with the Government and María Corina Machado

Sleither Fernández04 mins

Roberto Enríquez, recently appointed as the executive secretary of the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), stated that his administration will be characterized by dialogue and the pursuit of consensus. In remarks made on the program Vladimir a la Carta, he also acknowledged the legitimacy of María Corina Machado within the opposition leadership, although he admitted that there are currently no communication channels with her.

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