From Amnesty to Judicial Reform: The 0-800-EXTORCION as the First Step of the Great National Consultation
The State, at the initiative of the Executive Branch, seeks to move from exceptional measures toward a permanent criminal justice…
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Venezuela establishes Hydrocarbons Technology and Data Management Center to attract investment
The inauguration of the new Hydrocarbons Technology and Data Management Center, the sustained increase in oil exports, and ongoing negotiations with major international companies such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips reflect a new phase for Venezuela’s energy industry. The government aims to combine technological modernization, greater transparency in the management of strategic information, and regulatory reforms designed to attract foreign capital to a sector that requires billions of dollars in investment to restore its productive capacity.
Panama Manifesto: Opposition forces request participation in presidential election negotiation
On Thursday, May 28, the summit of opposition forces convened by María Corina Machado released the Panama Manifesto, which proposes “negotiation for the restoration of democracy” and a “great national agreement.”
AtlasIntel & Bloomberg Study: Interest in stability supports dollarization in Venezuela, but not annexation to the United States
With a deteriorating government administration and opposition leadership showing no change in favorability, the country navigates between pessimism over the…
Machado’s Stay in Panama: An Opposition Summit Without Agreements and with Questions About the Electoral Path
The articulation of a political, mobilization, and institutional agenda attempted to define a clear path toward achieving an electoral schedule….
Partial releases and returns from exile mark new announcement of releases following the cessation of the Amnesty Law
While the number of beneficiaries recorded barely exceeds 10% of the 300 announced, human rights organizations denounce the measure as…
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…
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.