Farewell to State Control? Venezuela’s Oil Map Redrawn with New Bill
Its definitive sanction, which depends on approval in a second discussion, could redefine the role of the State and the…
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Delcy Rodríguez Announces Oil Reforms and Sovereign Funds in Annual Message to the Nation
As one of the most notable developments, the acting president submitted to Parliament the Draft Partial Reform of the Hydrocarbons…
Defined Leadership of Permanent Commissions and Friendship Groups of the National Assembly
The designated representatives will lead the legislative and diplomatic work of the new annual period of ordinary sessions. Photograph: Willmer…
Delcy Rodríguez Sworn In as President Before a Renewed National Assembly: Everything You Need to Know
The new president assumed the leadership of the Executive in the capacity of caretaker in a ceremony held in the…
Venezuela Seeks to Accelerate Exit from the International Criminal Court Following National Assembly Approval
The National Assembly approved unanimously this Thursday the Law for Palestine and Humanity and the Law Repealing the Rome Statute, a step that initiates the formal process to withdraw the country from the International Criminal Court. The document was sent immediately to the Executive Branch for evaluation and diplomatic execution.
Venezuela’s National Assembly Approves Extensions for Joint Ventures with Russia
Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday approved extensions for two joint ventures with Russian state-owned company Petromost, Petroperijá and Boquerón, allowing them to continue their production from 2026 until 2041.
Venezuela activates its new comprehensive Defense Command Law amid rising tensions with the U.S.
The National Assembly approved the Comprehensive National Defense Command Law on November 11, a central instrument of Venezuela’s new military doctrine that expands the shared responsibility between the State, the Armed Forces, and the citizenry in the country’s defense. The enactment occurs in a climate of regional tension marked by the deployment of the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean and the initiation of “Operation Southern Lance,” announced by Washington. The regulation has generated official support and strong criticism from opposition sectors who consider it an instrument of internal control.
The National Assembly Candidates for Caracas: Nicolasito, El Gocho Barragán, and Chúo Torrealba
The Capital District, which occupies the western part of Caracas, is not electing a governor. However, on May 25, it will vote for 13 representatives.