Politics

US Questions OAS Role Amid Inability to Resolve Venezuelan Crisis

Sleither Fernández1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

US Undersecretary of State Christopher Landau Warns That His Country Is Evaluating Whether to Remain in the Regional Organization. Photo:…

Rosneft, Venezuela, and the Geopolitics of Oil: Igor Sechin’s Key Points at the St. Petersburg International Forum

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 year ago1 year ago017 mins

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.

Javier La Rosa Assumes Global Leadership Role at Chevron from Houston, Overseeing Strategic Assets in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

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.

NATO Decides to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 Amid Ukraine War and Middle East Tensions

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

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.

Opposition Candidates, Alliances, and Challenges Ahead of July’s Municipal Elections

Sleither Fernández1 year ago1 year ago013 mins

The 2025 municipal elections will not only determine control over local governments, but will also test the relevance and survival…

Albert Ramdin Bets on Dialogue in Venezuela and Seeks to Revive OAS Mediation Legacy

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

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.

Panama and Venezuela to Reactivate Consular Services Following Flight Resumption

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

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.