199 Venezuelan Migrants Deported from the U.S. After Repatriation Pause
Reactions of Venezuelan migrants upon arriving in Maiquetía after their return from the United States. Photograph: Instagram / @mijpvzla Guacamaya,…
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“Venezuelan Opposition Against Sanctions” Launch Petition to Donald Trump
A group of Venezuelan opposition figures presented a petition to President Donald Trump on Thursday, urging an end to sanctions.
Jorge Rodríguez: “We will talk even with the devil to repatriate Venezuelans deported by the U.S. under the 1798 law”
Jorge Rodríguez, the Venezuelan government’s delegate for dialogue with the United States, denounced on Monday the deportation of 238 Venezuelans to a “mega-prison” in El Salvador, as well as the use of the 1798 “Alien Enemies Act” against his co-nationals.
New Unitary Platform Secretary Seeks Communication with the Government and María Corina Machado
Roberto Enríquez, recently appointed as the executive secretary of the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), stated that his administration will be characterized by dialogue and the pursuit of consensus. In remarks made on the program Vladimir a la Carta, he also acknowledged the legitimacy of María Corina Machado within the opposition leadership, although he admitted that there are currently no communication channels with her.
Venezuela and Russia Seal Strategic Alliance on a Global Chessboard Tensioned by Ukraine, Trump, and Essequibo
Amid the war in Ukraine, the rapprochement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and the dispute over the Essequibo region, Venezuela and Russia finalized a strategic partnership agreement that combines anti-fascist rhetoric.
Omar Barboza Resigns from the “Unitary Platform” opposition alliance
Venezuelan politician Omar Barboza announced his irrevocable resignation as executive secretary of the Democratic Unitary Platform after nearly three years in the role, citing the inability to forge unified agreements amid the “complex situation” facing Venezuela.
Capriles: Chevron’s Exit from Venezuela Could Open the Door to Energy Mafias
Henrique Capriles Radonski is known for his pragmatic approach, with supporters who value his experience and critics who accuse him…
Grenell: Deportations to Venezuela Are Back
American diplomat Richard Grenell announced on Thursday morning that Venezuela will once again accept repatriation flights from the United States. The statement, shared via X, added that the first flights will arrive on Friday.
U.S. Demands Venezuela Accept Deportees After Revoking Chevron’s Permits: Maduro Denounces “Breakdown of Dialogue”
The US State Department reiterated this Wednesday that all countries, “including Venezuela,” are obligated to accept the return of their citizens in irregular migratory status in the United States. This statement comes after criticism from President Nicolás Maduro, who accused the Trump administration of sabotaging bilateral dialogue channels by revoking Chevron’s oil exploitation license.
Legislative and Regional Elections in Venezuela: A Process Marked by Uncertainty
In 2025, Venezuela faces a year marked by multiple elections, including the renewal of national deputies, governors, state legislators, mayors, and councilors. This occurs in a context marked by controversies surrounding the recent presidential elections, which, following allegations of fraud, have complicated trust in the electoral system.