
Venezuela opens its gold and gas-rich subsoil to the United States
Parliament debates new rules for mining and incentives for foreign investment in an area that is controlled by criminal groups and which has become a major environmental disaster

Parliament debates new rules for mining and incentives for foreign investment in an area that is controlled by criminal groups and which has become a major environmental disaster

At least eight stations have been shut down so far in 2026. The crackdown contrasts with the government’s gestures of openness amid a surprising critical shift by large corporations like Venevisión

The Venezuelan dissident, recently released from prison, defends his strategy of acting within the existing legal framework to push for a political opening based on persuasion and consensus

An intelligence report links the Serb and Giovanny Andrés Rojas, known as ‘Araña,’ to a transnational drug‑trafficking network, turning their extraditions into a diplomatic issue between Washington, Bogotá, and Caracas

The measure passed after two weeks of consultations with the opposition, but nearly 200 members of the military have been excluded from the pardon

The protest has escalated in a Caracas prison after Jorge Rodríguez promised the freedom of all inmates 10 days ago

The recovery of the Caribbean country will require new rules and large investments

Dissidents are beginning to slowly raise their voices again, and the longtime activist says he feels a ‘cautious optimism’

After Maduro’s arrest and with the immigration restrictions imposed by Trump, going back to Venezuela is becoming a real possibility for some. However, doubts remains as the Chavista regime continues to hold power

Nicolás Maduro’s alleged frontman, disgraced in Venezuela, has been detained amid confusing circumstances with few clues as to his fate

The author and expert on the Bolivarian Revolution warns that the Venezuelan opposition must strongly denounce its exclusion or the country will risk remaining ‘a dictatorship’

The first Venezuelan diplomatic representative in the US in six years is tasked with rebuilding a damaged relationship. He is appreciated as a moderate diplomat, although his moderation has more to do with style than substance

The Trump administration’s military intervention on January 3 has become a catalyst for the new climate reigning in Caracas, enabling demands that until a few weeks ago were unthinkable

In recent weeks, two women campaigning for their sons’ release died before seeing them freed, and another shortly after

The government puts the figure at 626, while NGOs reduce it to 258. Human rights advocates have denounced that authorities often report far higher numbers than the real ones

Following the US operation, the country is holding its breath. In the meantime, daily life is returning to normal

Democratic lawmakers, community leaders, and activists warn that conditions in the country have become ‘even more dangerous’ in advocating for an extension of immigration protections

Trump’s announcements authorizing the purchase and exploitation of Venezuelan oil improve expectations for the country’s ailing finances

Since becoming the country with the largest crude reserves on the planet in 2010, its production has fallen to historic lows

The Venezuelan opposition leader said she ‘presented’ her Nobel Peace Prize to the US president

After years of clashes and ruptures, Chavismo seeks to rebuild relations with dozens of countries

Those detained in solitary isolation received the news during their weekly family visits

The opposition leader lets Donald Trump’s snubs slide in order not to damage the ties with her most important ally

The head of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, says that the number of releases will be known in the coming hours. It is unclear whether these imply full freedom or whether restrictions will be applied
US forces have also intercepted another vessel that was sailing in Caribbean waters

Concerns that the winner may have had access to insider information have led to a bill that would prohibit government officials from participating in this type of activity

Uncertainty about the political future and fears of internal espionage are growing in the wake of the US attack