International - Guacamaya

The race for the UN Secretary-General enters a decisive phase with four profiles: What are the implications for Venezuela of each candidacy?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 week ago1 week ago016 mins

The succession of António Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations has formally begun with public hearings of the candidates before the General Assembly. In an ongoing process heavily conditioned by the Security Council, four figures with very different trajectories —Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, and Macky Sall— present their visions for the future of multilateralism in a context of growing geopolitical fragmentation and regional tensions, including the new political situation in Venezuela following the events of January 3.

Escalation in the Persian Gulf reshapes the energy map: A window of opportunity for Venezuelan crude?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 months ago2 months ago024 mins

The recent escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens not only the geopolitical stability of the Middle East but also global energy markets. While oil prices have surged and maritime insurers have restricted war-risk coverage in the Persian Gulf, experts warn about the fragility of the Iranian regime and the possible scenarios following the departure of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In this context, Venezuela emerges as a strategic actor capable of influencing global crude supply, in the event of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Israel Attack Iran, Response Hits Bases Across the Region

Elias Ferrer2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

Since the early hours of Saturday, the armed forces of the United States and Israel bombed several targets inside Iran, which has already responded with bombings on military bases of the former in the region.

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

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 months ago3 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.

The Senate defies Trump and seeks to curb new U.S. military action after Maduro’s capture

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago010 mins

A narrow bipartisan vote in the upper chamber has reopened the debate over who decides matters of war in the United States, following the surprise military operation in Venezuela and amid growing concerns about the president’s foreign ambitions.

OAS debates Venezuelan crisis after U.S. operation: Latin America split between condemning the intervention and rejecting chavismo

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

The Organization of American States (OAS) held an extraordinary session, convened at Colombia’s request, to address the Venezuelan crisis following the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The development has triggered a deep regional divide between those who condemn the intervention as a violation of sovereignty and those who, while opposing the use of force, insist on the illegitimacy of the authorities in Caracas.

What happened at the UN Security Council during the emergency debate on the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago021 mins

The United Nations Security Council met this Monday in an emergency session requested by Venezuela following the bombing of Caracas by the United States and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The meeting, which began at 10:00 a.m. New York time, was marked by sharp divisions among member states, with widespread condemnations of the use of force and calls for the release of the Venezuelan leader, alongside explicit support for the U.S. operation on the grounds of combating narco-terrorism and restoring democracy.

The European Union extends individual sanctions related to Venezuela for one year

Luis Alejandro Ruiz5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

The European Union has decided to extend the existing restrictive measures against Venezuela for another year, until January 10, 2027. The EU considers that actions undermining democracy and the rule of law persist, along with human rights violations and repressive practices against civil society and the political opposition. The Council’s decision is also adopted in light of events related to the presidential elections of July 28, 2024, and their subsequent development.

Three Arrested as Spain’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Investigates Plus Ultra Diverted Bailout to Launder Venezuelan Money

Redacción5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

The Spanish Anti-Corruption Prosecutor is investigating whether the airline Plus Ultra diverted part of the bailout it received from the government of Pedro Sánchez during the pandemic, allegedly to launder funds embezzled from the CLAP food program and from gold sales by the Central Bank of Venezuela.

United States sanctions network linked to Tren de Aragua.

Luis Alejandro Ruiz5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tuesday imposed new sanctions against a network of individuals and entities associated with Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Venezuelan criminal group designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The measure targets both the group’s leadership and facilitators within the entertainment industry.