Politics - Guacamaya

Maduro is not a unique case: other sitting presidents who faced courts beyond their borders

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

The court appearance of Nicolás Maduro this March 26 before a federal court in New York, on charges of narco-terrorism, has reignited the debate over the international judicialization of sitting leaders. The case—marked by political tensions, sanctions, and disputes over the right to defense—fits into a complex tradition that includes precedents such as Manuel Antonio Noriega, Slobodan Milošević, and Charles Taylor.

The National Assembly Accelerates Institutional Restructuring with Extensions, Appointments, and Diplomatic Adjustments

Sleither Fernández2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

The Parliament approved key decisions in the reconfiguration of the Citizen Power, the Office of the Attorney General, and the…

Delcy Rodríguez in the United States? A new chapter opens in Caracas-Washington relations

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

The acting president announced, during a meeting with foreign investors participating in a business trip organized by the company Signum, the dispatch of a Venezuelan diplomatic mission led by Félix Plasencia to Washington, aimed at initiating the diplomatic and consular presence in the United States, just a few hours before the OFAC license was made public.

Delcy Rodríguez Closes the Padrino Era and Moves Pieces to Consolidate Her Government with More Technocrats

Elias Ferrer2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

Interim President Delcy Rodríguez has once again moved the power board. This March 18, she announced up to six changes in the cabinet, among which a new appointment to the Ministry of Defense stood out.

Zapatero returns to Caracas and joins the monitoring of the amnesty in Venezuela

Sleither Fernández2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The Special Commission for Monitoring the Amnesty Law met with the former Spanish president in the Hall of Shields of…

Gustavo Petro and Delcy Rodríguez Will Not Meet Due to “Security Alerts”

Sleither Fernández2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The long-awaited meeting between the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, and her Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, scheduled for this Friday, March 13th, on the Colombia-Venezuela border, was suspended at the last minute due to security alerts.

United States Abandons Dual Recognition: Delcy Rodríguez Is the “Sole Head of State” of Venezuela

Sleither Fernández2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C., headquarters of the U.S. Department of Justice. Photo: Coolcaesar…

Delcy Rodríguez fue juramentada como presidenta encargada el 5 de enero de 2026, dos días después del ataque estadounidense contra Nicolás Maduro, que llevó a su captura. La jefa de Estado en funciones lleva los dos últimos meses reconstruyendo el poder político en Venezuela. Imagen: Guacamaya.

After Maduro: The Power Delcy Rodríguez Is Building After Two Months in Government

Sleither Fernández3 months ago3 months ago027 mins

Changes ranging from the diplomatic to the economic, including the displacement of some figures and entities, but without neglecting governance.

Boosting the search for peace: voices from organized society unite to support dialogue in Venezuela within the framework of the Free Chair of Democracy and Elections

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

This dialogue takes place within the framework of the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence, an initiative launched by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on January 23, 2026. The program aims to consolidate social, political, and economic stability in the country by promoting understanding, listening, and agreement among diverse sectors of society. The event was organized by the Free Democracy and Elections Chair, the National Understanding Project, in cooperation with the Institute for Integral Transitions (IFIT) and the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences of the Central University of Venezuela.

Enrique Márquez: “I have two candidates, democracy and the Constitution; and I will work to make them win”

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 months ago3 months ago013 mins

The press conference took place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Caracas, located in the El Rosal business district. The U.S. diplomatic delegation to Venezuela, headed by Laura Dogu, is staying at this hotel. From there, Enrique Márquez addressed the resignations of the Attorney General and the Ombudsman, advocated for a profound transformation of the justice system, endorsed the Amnesty Law as a first step, called for the lifting of sanctions, ruled out immediate electoral aspirations, and defined himself as a bridge between opposing factions. He also praised the international role of Gustavo Petro and José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in the Venezuelan process.