The Venezuelan Minister of Petroleum and influential Chavismo leader, Tareck El Aissami, resigned from his post on Monday after an anti-corruption operation involving the state oil company and close collaborators. The National Police against Corruption (PNCC), a body that acts under the greatest secrecy, announced last week a “deep investigation” of a plot to divert […]
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The US commits more than 171 million dollars in aid for Venezuelans
USA pledged more than $171 million in humanitarian assistance and development funds Friday at a donors’ conference to help Venezuelans affected by the economic and political crisis of the South American country. Some seven million people have fled Venezuela in the wake of the economic and social crisis of recent years, with the majority now […]
Argentine Fernando Batista will be the new coach of the Venezuela national team
The Argentine Fernando Batista will be the new coach of the selection of the Venezuelawith the mission of commanding the team in the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, informed the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) this Friday, two days after the announcement of the departure of José Pekerman. “I am here to announce […]
Nicolás Maduro, clinging to power after a decade of tribulations
March 8, 2013 Nicolas Maduro swore to assume the presidency of Venezuela with “firm hand”a promise that today, when he celebrates ten years in office, is still alive and has been fulfilled to the letter, especially when the political tension and the multiple enemies of the Bolivarian revolution threatened his continuity in power. The heir […]
Argentine José Pékerman leaves command of the Venezuelan national team
José Pékerman is no longer the coach of the Venezuelan national team. The information was released on the social networks of the Venezuelan Football Federation. The Argentine coach resigned from his position, in which he had been since November 2021. According to information from TNT Sports, the end of the bond was due to delays […]
The 10 changes in Venezuela in a decade without Chávez, in keys
On March 5, 2013, the so-called Bolivarian revolution lost its founder, Hugo Chavezwho passed away that afternoon, after 13 years, one month and three days as president of Venezuela. The death of the socialist leader entailed other losses that the nation has been assuming in the last decade. The country lost the international leadership inherited […]
The 10 years of Venezuela post Chávez
Massive protests repressed by the military and police, with dozens of deaths. economic collapse. A failed parallel opposition government. International sanctions… Venezuela has experienced a decade of conflict after the death of the socialist leader Hugo Chavez on March 5, 2013. 2014: First challenge to Maduro Opposition Leopoldo López calls demonstrations in January 2014 demanding […]
From Bolívar to Super Mustache, passing through Chávez: the cult of the leaders of Venezuela
“Indestructible!”: to the rhythm of a salsa classic, the episodes of “Super Mustache and his hand of steel”a cartoon that pays tribute to the Venezuelan president Nicolas Madurowho, like Clark Kent, transforms into a superhero to face the enemies of Venezuela. Nothing is left to chance. A “sb” on the chest by Super Mustache… or […]
Chevron raises its annual share buyback target to $20 billion
US oil company Chevron Corporation on Tuesday raised its share buyback outlook to $10 billion to $20 billion a year and reaffirmed its output forecasts of more than 3% annual growth by 2027. Shares of the company, which is scheduled to hold its annual investor meeting later in the day, were up 1.3% at $165 […]
Venezuela: Licor cocuy is winning awards, but production faces challenges
The international demand for the cocuy, a liqueur artisanal Venezuelan made from agave, is on the rise after the drink gained awards in international competitions, sometimes surpassing the tequilathe best-known distillate of the plant. The new status of the cocuy could be a boon for its producers in a country that could use an economic […]