From “Hero of the Nation” to “Fraudulent Citizen”: The Rise and Fall of Alex Saab in Venezuela
The rise and subsequent expulsion of the Colombian businessman following his ties to Venezuela represents one of the most drastic…
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Carmen Navas, mother of Víctor Quero, dies: A symbol of the search for truth and justice in Venezuela
The 82-year-old woman died just days after burying her son, who died while in Venezuelan state custody following months of allegations of enforced disappearance, incommunicado detention, and lack of official information.
The Venezuelan Electrical Crisis: From Technical Problem to Diplomatic, Economic, and Political Issue
The success of new technical efforts and negotiation initiatives with U.S. companies depends on overcoming an estimated $15 billion investment…
Is it possible for Venezuela to become the 51st state? An analysis of energy, legal and political viability
The idea that Venezuela could become the 51st state of the United States has, until now, seemed like a provocation or part of Donald Trump’s characteristic rhetorical strategy.
The formation of the US–Venezuela Parliamentary Friendship Group marks the return of parliamentary diplomacy
Jorge Rodríguez announced during a session of the National Assembly on Tuesday the formation of the Parliamentary Friendship Group between the United States and Venezuela, which will be composed of deputies Antonio Ecarri, Oliver Ponce, Pablo Pérez, Francisco Torrealba, Orlando Camacho, Aurora Paredes, Félix Freites, Rodolfo Sanz, and Ilenia Medina.
Delcy Rodríguez defends the Geneva Agreement before the ICJ and reaffirms Venezuela’s sovereignty over the Essequibo
The acting president of Venezuela led in The Hague the technical and legal delegation that presented the country’s final arguments before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), reiterating that Caracas does not recognize the Court’s jurisdiction and defending the Geneva Agreement as the only valid mechanism to resolve the territorial dispute.
The case of Víctor Hugo Quero: 16 months of searching, 9 months of silence, and a death in custody
The contradictions in official dates, the failure to notify his mother, and the delayed response from institutions have prompted an…
The return to the 32-magistrate model: tensions, arguments, and the scope of the change
The declared objective of the parliamentary majority is “to expedite judicial proceedings,” seeking to optimize the handling of cases that…
The Esequibo dispute returns to the global stage at the International Court of Justice
The territorial dispute over the Esequibo has returned to the center of the international agenda with the start of hearings at the International Court of Justice. While Guyana defends the validity of the 1899 arbitral award, Venezuela insists on a negotiated solution based on the 1966 Geneva Agreement and rejects the jurisdiction of the court.
Jarrod Agen’s visit to Venezuela marks the restart of direct flights and the acceleration of energy agreements
This is the fifth arrival of a senior U.S. official to the country in 2026, following envoys from Security, Energy,…