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CAF and Proyecto Alcatraz: the Venezuelan model showing how cooperation between multilateral organizations and the private sector can build peace

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago018 mins

The signing of the Phase II Protocol Act for the project “Comprehensive Psychosocial Care with an Emphasis on Restorative Justice for Persons Deprived of Liberty” between CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the NGO Proyecto Alcatraz represents far more than a technical cooperation agreement focused on Venezuela’s prison system. The agreement has become a concrete example of the potential collaboration between multilateral organizations and the private sector to promote social reintegration, violence prevention, and peacebuilding processes in Latin America.

The Esequibo dispute returns to the global stage at the International Court of Justice

Luis Alejandro Ruiz1 month ago1 month ago015 mins

The territorial dispute over the Esequibo has returned to the center of the international agenda with the start of hearings at the International Court of Justice. While Guyana defends the validity of the 1899 arbitral award, Venezuela insists on a negotiated solution based on the 1966 Geneva Agreement and rejects the jurisdiction of the court.

Félix Plasencia and Oliver Blanco in Washington: Venezuelan delegation seeks to restore diplomatic presence in the U.S

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

The visit of a delegation sent by Delcy Rodríguez to the U.S. capital does not occur in a vacuum: it coincides with signs of regulatory opening, the cautious return of international oil companies, and growing global energy pressures that are once again placing Caracas at the center of the geopolitical board.

How is Colombia positioning itself to take advantage of Venezuela’s potential economic reactivation?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 months ago3 months ago018 mins

Economic relations between Venezuela and Colombia are beginning to show signs of renewed momentum amid expectations of growth and economic recovery in Venezuela. Authorities and business leaders from both countries have advanced discussions on energy cooperation, oil investment, binational transport and trade, while preparing for high-level political meetings and maintaining key regulatory decisions such as the renewal of the Monómeros license by the United States.

Trump proclaims Venezuela a“new friend and partner” under Delcy Rodríguez as Enrique Márquez visits the White House

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 months ago3 months ago016 mins

He stressed that Washington is working “very closely” with interim president Delcy Rodríguez to unlock “extraordinary economic benefits for both countries” and to bring “new hope to those who have suffered so terribly.” Central to that renewed relationship, Trump underscored, is energy cooperation. He announced that more than 80 million barrels of Venezuelan crude had recently entered the U.S. market. One of the most unexpected moments of the address came when Enrique Márquez—former presidential candidate and leader of the Centrados party—was introduced in the chamber. Márquez had spent a year imprisoned at El Helicoide, headquarters of Venezuela’s intelligence service. Trump invited him to stand and celebrate his freedom, as cameras captured an emotional embrace with his niece.

Who are the new figures appointed to the Foreign Ministry for Delcy Rodríguez’s diplomatic strategy?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 months ago3 months ago017 mins

Delcy Rodríguez announced the appointment of four new vice ministers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, covering key areas such…

UNDP survey: Venezuelans favor agreements and reject violence despite deep tensions

Luis Alejandro Ruiz3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Venezuela has released the results of the survey “What Unites Us: The Voice of Venezuelans on Dialogue and Coexistence,” conducted between November and December 2025. Based on face-to-face interviews with 1,295 adults from socio-economic strata C, D, and E, the report offers a detailed snapshot of social cohesion in the country. It concludes that Venezuela is neither a fully cohesive nor a completely fractured society: significant social assets coexist with deep tensions.

Qatari Prime Minister arrives in Venezuela amid diplomatic and energy maneuvers

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago012 mins

The visit of the Qatari head of government comes at a time of political and economic reconfiguration in Venezuela, with Doha consolidating its role as an intermediary between Caracas and Washington while expanding its global profile as a conflict mediator.

Lawmakers from the Freedom Parliamentary Group hold public consultation on Amnesty Law in Venezuela

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

During a public consultation organized by the Freedom Parliamentary Group at the Center for Political and Government Studies, lawmakers, experts, and civil society organizations discussed adjustments to the amnesty bill, with emphasis on the release of political prisoners, the need for judicial guarantees, and the protection of adolescents.

Zapatero returns to Venezuela amid an amnesty Law and a new reconfiguration between Washington and Caracas

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Zapatero will meet with acting president Delcy Rodríguez and will also hold meetings with opposition lawmakers and leaders, including Henrique Capriles, Stalin González, former political prisoner Enrique Márquez, and Antonio Ecarri. He is coming from participating in a joint initiative with Zapatero, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and Qatar, which led to a significant wave of prisoner releases.