Tag: Delcy Rodríguez
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Washington lifts sanctions on Jorge Rodríguez as controversy continues to surround Delcy Rodríguez’s past
On Wednesday, 14 October, the US government lifted sanctions against Jorge Rodríguez, President of Venezuela’s National Assembly and brother of interim President Delcy Rodríguez. Amid political negotiations, economic agreements and controversy, the decision marks a new chapter in relations between Washington and Caracas, despite the controversies surrounding the Rodríguez siblings. So far, the US government…
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Protests rise amid growing uncertainty in Venezuela
The situation in Venezuela continues to surprise day after day. A society immersed in chaos and uncertainty is doing everything within its means to reclaim its country. While the Venezuelan people seek change in pursuit of a democratic, prosperous and safe Venezuela, the country’s problems continue to grow. Venezuelans continue to take to the streets…
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Venezuelans rise in protest after Delcy’s speech at the UN
Protests erupted across Venezuela after Venezuela’s unelected President, Delcy Rodríguez, gave a speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Protesters held placards denouncing constant power cuts and shortages of basic and essential goods. Meanwhile, Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado is still trying to attempt a return to Venezuela after several of her attempts were…
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Delcy Rodríguez promises elections in Venezuela during first UN address as country’s leader
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez pledged that the country will hold elections during her first address to the United Nations General Assembly as Venezuela’s leader, although she did not provide a specific date. Rodríguez addressed the General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, marking the first in-person appearance by a Venezuelan leader before the UN…
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Venezuela’s democratic transition remains elusive as political prisoners stay behind bars
Since the detention of former President Nicolás Maduro, the United States government has committed itself to pursuing a transition towards democracy in Venezuela. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the release of all political prisoners is a fundamental step in achieving that transition. Subsequently, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez announced plans to promote…
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Venezuela’s Interim President declares amnesty for political prisoners
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez declared in Venezuela’s parliament on Friday evening that the Nicolas Maduro, who is in a US prison, has approved of an amnesty to all political prisoners arrested since 2019. Separately, the El Helicoide prison complex run by the nation’s secret service will also be closed down. Although the news of…
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US State Secretary lays out plan for Venezuela during Senate Hearing: says the government is working cautiously to retain stability
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out the plan for Venezuela’s transition to democracy during a Senate Committee Hearing. The US State Secretary did not lay out a timeline and said critics insist the transition is slow but the State Secretary said that this is the first time in decades in which Venezuela has…
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More Venezuelan political prisoners released
At least another 80 political prisoners have been released from Venezuelan prisons including opposition leader Víctor Borjas of the state of Zulia who surprised his daughter dressed as a teddy bear. The emotional reunion is shown below. Around 160 political prisoners have been released from Venezuelan prisons but another 777 still remain incarcareted according to…
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84 political prisoners including foreigners released in Venezuela: María Corina Machado meets President Trump
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado met US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier today. She presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize Medal and held discussions over the release of political prisoners and the transition to democracy. She also discussed with the US President the economic collapse in Venezuela and said that…
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Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners
Venezuela is currently releasing political prisoners under the directions of the US government including prominent Opposition figures Juan Pablo Guaniba and Perkins Rocha. Other political prisoners being released include human rights lawyer Rocio San Miguel, Presidential candidate Enrique Marquez, and Rafael Tudares, son-in-law of Venezuela’s President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez. The announcement was made by the President…
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Socialist Regime in Venezuela still in control as Nicolas Maduro appears in US Court
Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as President of Venezuela yesterday after declaring that she is looking forward to cooperate with the US. The previous Vice-President toned down her discourse against the US and did not reiterate her demand to the US to return Maduro. Delcy Rodríguez is a member of the ruling-party Partido Socialista Unido…
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De facto Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez calls on US to cooperate: tone shifts
The de facto Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez issued a statement declaring she seeks cooperation with the US for “shared development within the framework of international law”. Her tone has shifted from her previous statements, which were aligned with those of her government colleagues that condemned the US military intervention and demanded the release of Maduro.…