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📰 NEWS | BP to Explore Venezuelan Offshore Natural Gas Alongside Emirati, Qatari Partners The Venezuelan government has granted BP, UAE-based XRG and Qatar’s UCC a concession to drill the second phase of the Loran offshore natural gas field, whose reserves are estimated at 4 trillion cubic feet. Shell is developing Loran’s first phase and has also secured a concession for the 4 Tcf Dragon field. BP additionally signed an MoU to explore opportunities in the Carúpano East block. PDVSA is not a stakeholder in the Loran Phase 2 consortium. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/bp-to-explore-venezuelan-offshore-natural-gas-alongside-emirati-qatari-partners/ #NaturalResources #BP #PDVSA

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t and US-Backed Opposition Faction to Renew Supreme Court Venezuela’s government and representatives of the defunct 2015 National Assembly announced agreements after concluding a first round of talks. The parties agreed to launch a new nomination process for all Supreme Court justices and establish a council to review nominees’ credentials and constitutional requirements. They also pledged to promote the recovery of Venezuela’s gold reserves frozen at the Bank of England, establishing mechanisms for transparency, traceability, and auditing in their use to support those affected by the June 24 earthquakes. The agreement also includes commitments on housing, electricity, healthcare, and debris removal. The issue of the National Electoral Council was not included in the joint document, despite opposition representatives previously identifying electoral reform as a priority. The delegations are scheduled to meet again in mid-September. Read our full report here 👉🏾https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-and-us-backed-opposition-faction-to-renew-supreme-court/ #Opposition #SupremeCourtOfJustice #USVenezuelaRelations

📸 IN IMAGES | Venezuela Celebrates Golden Results at Central American and Caribbean Games Venezuela finished fourth in the overall medal table at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, securing 216 medals: 49 gold, 70 silver, and 97 bronze. The delegation collected gold across multiple disciplines, while Venezuela’s U-20 men’s soccer team defeated Mexico in the final to secure the country’s third-ever gold medal in men’s soccer at the Games. Following the performance, Venezuela’s candidacy to host the 2030 Central American and Caribbean Games was officially ratified during the closing ceremony. View the full gallery and read more here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/venezuela-celebrates-golden-results-at-central-american-and-caribbean-games/ #Sports #VenezuelanAthletes

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Foreign Minister Hosts Chief Rabbi to Discuss Diplomatic Normalization with Israel Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia met with Orthodox Rabbi Isaac Cohen, who formally requested that Caracas reestablish diplomatic relations with Israel, arguing that normalization would help address the needs of Venezuela’s Jewish community. The meeting follows Israeli assistance after the June 24 double earthquake and comes amid a broader shift in Caracas’ diplomatic alignment. The prospect of renewed ties with Israel has sparked protests, with Venezuelan popular movements reaffirming support for Palestine and condemning the genocide in Gaza and Lebanon. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-foreign-minister-hosts-chief-rabbi-to-discuss-diplomatic-normalization-with-israel/ #Israel #Palestine

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Business Spokesman Says Privatizations Will Boost ‘Efficiency,’ Reduce State Payroll Venezuelan business sector representative Luigi Pisella has urged the privatization of state-owned assets deemed “non-strategic,” arguing that private capital and technology would make companies more efficient, create jobs, and generate tax revenue. Pisella, appointed by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez to a commission evaluating state assets, also argued that companies nationalized under Hugo Chávez should be returned to former owners or sold to new investors. The commission’s work comes as the Rodríguez government advances legislative reforms offering new concession models, tax breaks, and legal assurances to private corporations in formerly state-run sectors. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-business-spokesman-says-privatizations-will-boost-efficiency-reduce-state-payroll/ #Privatization #Nationalization #USVenezuelaRelations

🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | Meyby Ugueto-Ponce: ‘Afro-Venezuelan Ancestral Knowledge Embodies Memory and Resistance’ Afro-Venezuelan activist, dancer, and researcher Meyby Ugueto-Ponce discusses structural racism in Venezuela, restorative justice, food racism, and the impact of the Bolivarian Revolution. Ugueto-Ponce argues that racism operates not only through individual interactions but also through institutions, public policies, cultural practices, and everyday life. She also highlights ancestral food, health, and agricultural knowledge as forms of memory and resistance. “Racism is systemic because it circulates through the arteries of the state.” Read our full interview here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/meyby-ugueto-ponce-the-ancestral-knowledge-of-afro-venezuelan-communities-embodies-memory-and-resistance/ #AfroVenezuelans #FoodSovereignty

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Gov’t and Opposition Open US-Backed Talks to Overhaul Electoral, Judicial Authorities Venezuela’s government and an opposition faction formally began a new US-backed dialogue initiative focused on the country’s electoral and judicial authorities. Government negotiators led by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez and an opposition delegation headed by Dinorah Figuera agreed on a methodology and negotiating principles including mutual recognition, political equality, human and political rights, and verifiable commitments. The Trump administration welcomed the talks and described them as part of a “three-phase plan” culminating with a “political transition.” The process has also generated criticism from other opposition factions and grassroots Chavista organizations. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-govt-and-opposition-open-us-backed-talks-to-overhaul-electoral-judicial-authorities/ #USVenezuelaRelations #Opposition

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Leftist Groups Rally Against ‘Imperialist Plundering’ Venezuelan grassroots movements took to the streets in Caracas to oppose what they described as US control over the country's resources and political affairs. Protesters denounced US control over Venezuelan oil revenues, condemned ongoing sanctions, and called for political unity against what speakers referred to as "colonial" impositions. The recent demonstrations also rejected the acting government's rapprochement with Israel, with participants expressing solidarity with Palestine and condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Read our full report here 👉🏾https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-leftist-groups-rally-against-imperialist-plundering/ #SocialMovements #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rodríguez Calls for Electricity Rationing, US Chargé d’Affaires Visits Guri Dam Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced emergency measures to protect the National Electrical System, including a national electricity and water savings plan, as authorities prepare for the "Super El Niño" climate phenomenon and continue repairs following earthquake damage that affected power generation. The announcement comes as US Chargé d’Affaires John Barrett visited the Guri Dam with a US Department of Energy technical team. The visit took place amid government efforts to expand electricity generation through new agreements and reforms opening parts of the electricity sector to private investment. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-rodriguez-calls-for-electricity-rationing-us-charge-daffaires-visit-guri-dam/ #ElectricalGrid #USVenezuelaRelations

🖊ANALYSIS | The Zionist Beachhead in Venezuela Following Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes, an Israeli diplomatic-military mission was welcomed by the acting Rodríguez administration, with Israeli officials taking part in damage assessments and reconstruction planning. We investigate the military officials, diplomats, private contractors and NGOs involved in the mission, as Israel positions itself alongside the US in Venezuela's post-earthquake reconstruction and formal diplomatic relations appear close to being reestablished after they were severed in 2009. Learn more here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/the-zionist-beachhead-in-venezuela/ #Earthquake2026 #Israel #Palestine

🗒🗣 INTERVIEW | José Gregorio Rengel: ‘The Earthquake May Have Surpassed the Existing Building Codes’ Civil engineer José Gregorio Rengel, a member of the government commission assessing structural damage after the June 24 earthquakes, discusses in the latest VA interview why La Guaira suffered such severe impacts and the priorities for reconstruction. After more than 32,000 rapid building inspections, authorities are moving toward detailed structural assessments and reconstruction guided by Venezuela's seismic codes. Rengel argues that every collapsed building should be investigated to determine whether construction standards were not met or whether the earthquake exceeded existing regulatory parameters. "Everything seems to indicate that this was an extraordinary geological event and may have surpassed the country's existing codes, especially in La Guaira." Read the full interview here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/jose-gregorio-rengel-the-earthquake-may-have-surpassed-the-existing-building-codes/ #Earthquake2026 #Housing

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Launches Joint UN Plan to Assess Earthquake Damages, Recovery Venezuela and the United Nations have launched a 60-day Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) following the June 24 earthquakes. The initiative will evaluate damages and recovery needs across nine socioeconomic sectors to produce technical recommendations for reconstruction and investment. The government also announced housing subsidies and long-term financing for affected families, alongside reconstruction support. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met with IMF officials to discuss financing for the Venezuela Rises Plan, while authorities continue seeking access to additional international resources. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-launches-joint-un-plan-to-assess-earthquake-damages-recovery/ #Earthquake2026 #UnitedNations #Housing

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Telecom Watchdog Meets with SpaceX to Greenlight Starlink Service Venezuela's telecommunications regulator (CONATEL) met with SpaceX executives to establish the legal, technical and financial framework for the nationwide rollout of Starlink services. The talks follow a temporary authorization granted after the June 24 earthquakes to support emergency communications. The agreement marks a shift after years of public tensions between President Nicolás Maduro and Elon Musk. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-telecom-watchdog-meets-with-spacex-to-greenlight-starlink-service/ #Telecommunications #ElonMusk #Starlink #SpaceX #CONATEL #NationalTelecommunicationsCommission

🖊OPINION | Vultures Circling the Rubble: US Troops and Businesses Descend on Venezuela After the earthquakes, US and Israeli troops arrived in Venezuela, but economic and political interests, not humanitarian recovery, appear to drive their presence. In this opinion piece, Jessica Dos Santos argues that the foreign military deployment, sanctions regime, and reconstruction plans point to broader geopolitical and business interests shaping the country's recovery. "The future of La Guaira and the practical debate over the use of this land must involve the people of La Guaira, because this is our land and our economic livelihood." José Félix Valera, a community activist in La Guaira. Read the full opinion piece here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/vultures-circling-the-rubble-us-troops-and-businesses-descend-on-venezuela/ #Earthquake2026 #Israel #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Rodríguez Gov’t Formally Protests Iran FM ‘Venezuela Backed Down’ Comments The Venezuelan government has formally protested comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, summoning Iran's ambassador and demanding an end to statements it says undermine Venezuela's dignity, sovereignty and institutions. The dispute follows Araghchi's remarks contrasting Iran's response to US-Israeli aggression with Venezuela's reaction to the January 3 attack. Iran's embassy in Caracas later said the comments had been taken out of context and reaffirmed the "deep and historic" ties between the two countries. The episode comes as relations between the former strategic allies have deteriorated following January 3, alongside broader shifts in Venezuela's foreign policy. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/rodriguez-govt-formally-protests-iran-fm-venezuela-backed-down-comments/ #IranVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela’s Rodríguez Hosts US Congress Delegation to Evaluate ‘Joint Agenda’ Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez received the first US congressional delegation to visit Venezuela in a decade. According to Venezuelan state media, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations, cooperation against transnational organized crime, border security, and a joint agenda in strategic areas. Separately, Venezuela and Peru announced the beginning of a gradual process to restore diplomatic relations. The first step will be the reactivation of consular services after bilateral ties were severed in 2024. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-rodriguez-hosts-us-congress-delegation-to-evaluate-joint-agenda/ #DelcyRodríguez #USVenezuelaRelations

🖊️ OPINION | The Urgency of Shedding Illusions Former Venezuelan Vice President Elías Jaua argues that Venezuela must prioritize national unity and sovereignty amid what he describes as a critical moment for the country. In this column, Jaua calls for a national accord focused on political, institutional, and economic self-determination, stating: “Current circumstances demand that we do everything in our power to reach a national accord aimed at restoring our Republic.” Read the full opinion piece here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/the-urgency-of-shedding-illusions/ #Earthquake2026 #Sovereignty #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Withdraws from ICC, US State Department Praises ‘Partnership’ Venezuela has formally announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), following a parliamentary decision adopted in late 2025. Caracas argues that the court has been politicized and disproportionately targets countries in Latin America and Africa. Under the Rome Statute, the withdrawal will take effect one year after notification. In the meantime, the ICC's investigation into alleged human rights abuses committed by Venezuelan state officials during the 2017 anti-government protests remains active. Meanwhile, the US State Department welcomed Venezuela's withdrawal and described it as part of a "partnership" on efforts to dismantle the ICC. Read the full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-withdraws-from-icc-us-state-department-praises-partnership/ #InternationalCriminalCourt #USVenezuelaRelations #NicolasMaduro

📸 IN IMAGES | Venezuelan Popular Movements Protest ‘Against Imperialism and Zionism’ Hundreds of activists gathered in Caracas on July 24 for a rally organized by the Anti-Imperialist Front to denounce what participants described as growing US and Israeli influence in Venezuela and to reaffirm national sovereignty. Speakers criticized the Acting Delcy Rodríguez government's rapprochement with Washington and Tel Aviv, condemned the post-earthquake deployment of US and Israeli personnel, and expressed solidarity with the Palestinian cause. The mobilization followed recent statements from several grassroots organizations rejecting the country's geopolitical realignment. Click here to explore the full gallery 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/images/venezuelan-popular-movements-stage-anti-imperialist-and-anti-zionist-rally/ #GrassrootsMovements #Israel #SimonBolivar #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Maduro and Flores Trial to Begin in June 2027 A US federal judge approved a procedural calendar that will see the trial of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores begin on June 1, 2027. Under the schedule, prosecutors will complete evidence disclosure in late 2026, while Maduro's legal team is expected to file pretrial motions by March 2027, including an effort to uphold his presidential immunity and seek dismissal of the charges. The hearing also prompted solidarity demonstrations outside the New York courthouse and in Caracas, where supporters demanded the immediate release of Maduro and Flores. Read our full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-maduro-and-flores-trial-to-begin-in-june-2027/ #NicolasMaduro #USVenezuelaRelations