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The Venezuelan government continues to denounce alleged disinformation campaigns and international conspiracies, although it has not provided details about the…
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, presented his annual report this Friday in Geneva, expressing concern about the human rights situation in Venezuela, highlighting arbitrary detentions and restrictions on fundamental freedoms. The Venezuelan government labeled the report “selective” and questioned the lack of a statement regarding the situation of more than 250 Venezuelan citizens detained in El Salvador.
US Undersecretary of State Christopher Landau Warns That His Country Is Evaluating Whether to Remain in the Regional Organization. Photo:…
At the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin delivered a speech reshaping the global narrative on energy and power. Titled *“The Global Economy’s Odyssey for the Golden Fleece,”* his address proposed a strategic vision in which Russia, Iran, and Venezuela form an indispensable axis to ensure planetary energy security.
Chevron restructures its executive leadership with the appointment of Javier La Rosa as President of the BAEC (Base Assets and Emerging Countries) portfolio, a key division encompassing energy operations in critical regions and emerging markets. The company also reaffirms its commitment to social programs in Venezuela.
At a summit held in The Hague, NATO countries agreed on a new collective goal: to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. Spain, however, expressed concern over how this commitment might affect its social welfare system, though it reiterated its intention to reach 2.1% of GDP in defense spending.
The 2025 municipal elections will not only determine control over local governments, but will also test the relevance and survival…
Albert Ramdin, the new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), is betting on dialogue in Venezuela. Just a few months after taking office, he has made it clear that he wants to establish a channel of communication with both the Government and the opposition of the country. His approach is a priority: he seeks political stability and does not want to get bogged down in debates over whether Venezuela can be considered a dictatorship or not. This approach recalls what the OAS did during difficult moments in Venezuela’s history, particularly after the 2002 institutional crisis caused by a confrontation between the government of Hugo Chávez and various sectors of Venezuelan society, which resulted in a coup d’état and an oil industry strike within the context of a deeply polarized society.
A Spanish court has dismissed the investigation against Venezuelan businessman Raúl Gorrín, finding insufficient evidence to support accusations of alleged money laundering related to PDVSA.
The foreign ministries of Panama and Venezuela announced this Thursday that they will soon reactivate their consular services in Caracas and Panama City. This measure aims to provide assistance and protection to citizens of both countries residing abroad.
