Tag: Venezuela
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Speculation grows over María Corina Machado’s possible return to Venezuela
María Corina Machado’s return to Venezuela appears to be drawing closer. Following several failed attempts to enter the country, members of Vente Venezuela, the political movement led by Machado, say they are in the final stages of securing the legal conditions needed for the opposition leader’s return. After leaving the country in December 2025 and…
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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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Protests in Venezuela continue: María Corina Machado’s press secretary returns to Venezuela
Protests in Venezuela continued throughout the weekend after breaking out following the speech by unelected President Delcy Rodríguez at the United Nations General Assembly. María Corina Machado, meanwhile, has been trying to return to Venezuela and is currently still in Panama, looking for ways to return to her country. As protests took place across multiple…
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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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The US secures majority control of Venezuela’s oil, but where are the concessions for democracy?
President Donald Trump reached an oil agreement with Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, last Friday, August 28. He described the agreement as “the biggest oil deal in history.” In addition, it gives the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of crude oil, which represent approximately 21.5% of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. The US…
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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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Twin earthquakes leave over 2,000 dead in Venezuela as government limits international aid
On June 24, northern Venezuela was struck by twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude. This disaster caused extensive damage, leaving 2,295 people dead and 11,267 injured, according to the latest official figures released by the Venezuelan government. Far from abating, the emergency continues to worsen. Jorge Rodríguez, President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, announced…
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Tens of thousands dead in Venezuela following massive earthquakes
Venezuela has been thrown into chaos after two powerful earthquakes struck the north-central part of the country, shaking the capital Caracas and causing severe destruction in nearby coastal areas. The earthquakes struck within less than a minute of each other on Wednesday evening. The first was measured at magnitude 7.2, followed by a stronger magnitude…
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Venezuelans protest dictatorship in Madrid as socialist elites gather in Barcelona
Puerta del Sol in Madrid was packed with Venezuelans protesting against the brutal Chavista regime in Venezuela, currently led by Delcy Rodriguez. The rally in Madrid was led by Venezuela’s Opposition Leader María Corina Machado who was hosted by city’s Mayor Isabel Díaz Ayuso. The pair greeted the crowds from the Mayor’s office before María…
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Pedro Sanchez refused by María Corina Machado: Isabel Díaz Ayuso accuses Sanchez of coddling up with dictators
Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado has rejected an invitation by Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to meet him. In a press conference he said that his office is always open for her and he is still ready to meet her. The Venezuela Opposition Leader is meant to lead a major protest against the Venezuelan…
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Venezuelan political prisoners were severely tortured
Political prisoners being released from Venezuela’s torture prison, El Helicoide, run by the secret police, show severe signs of torture and trauma. A political prisoner released from the notorious prison, Oscar Castañeda, couldn’t recognise his family members and had to be aided by two person to walk after he was released. The Interim President Delcy…