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📰 NEWS | Venezuela’s Rodríguez Enacts Corporate-Friendly Oil Regulations as Crude Output Stagnates Venezuela has approved new oil industry regulations that prioritize the "economic and financial viability" of private investment while implementing the country's reformed Hydrocarbon Law. The framework lowers royalties and taxes, allows companies to negotiate additional fiscal reductions to achieve "economic equilibrium," and expands private participation in oil operations. Oil researcher Blas Regnault warned that the regulations risk turning the sector into a corporate "enclave" by allowing royalties to be negotiated on a project-by-project basis. The measures come as Venezuela's oil production has stagnated after four consecutive months of growth, with June output remaining virtually unchanged from May, according to OPEC secondary sources. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-rodriguez-enacts-corporate-friendly-oil-regulations-as-crude-output-stagnates/ #2026OilReform #PDVSA #Sanctions

🖊🗞COLUMN | Who Is in Charge in Venezuela? VA columnist Jessica Dos Santos explains how the Trump administration is increasingly running Venezuelan affairs, from hijacked export revenues to boots on the ground. "At the end of the day, Rodríguez, Figuera, Machado, and many others are fighting for their place in the spotlight. But the Trump administration is the one writing the script..." Read the full column here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/columns/who-is-in-charge-in-venezuela/ #USVenezuelaRelations #Earthquake2026 #TalesOfResistance

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t Demands Release of Frozen Assets for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction The Venezuelan government has urged the US and allies to unfreeze state assets so they can be used for recovery and reconstruction efforts in the wake of the devastating June 24 earthquakes. Venezuelan leaders identified accessing gold reserves held by the UK and Special Drawing Rights withheld by the IMF as immediate priorities. More than 100 economists called on Western governments to implement sanctions relief and debt cancellations to support recovery efforts estimated north of US $20 billion. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-demands-release-of-frozen-assets-for-post-earthquake-reconstruction/ #DelcyRodriguez #Earthquake2026 #Sanctions #Gold

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Acting President Rodríguez Meets Israeli Mission Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez met with an Israeli military and diplomatic delegation, marking the first official engagement between Caracas and Tel Aviv since diplomatic relations were severed in 2009. The Israeli delegation presented a reconstruction plan following the June 24 earthquakes and, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry, will remain in Venezuela for two additional weeks to begin implementing it. The mission comes amid a broader shift in Venezuela's foreign policy and has prompted criticism from sectors of the Chavista grassroots. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-acting-president-rodriguez-meets-israeli-mission/ #DelcyRodriguez #Earthquake2026 #Israel

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rodríguez Announces Reconstruction Program, Decorates Foreign Missions The Venezuelan government has launched the Great Mission Venezuela Renace to coordinate the recovery of homes and infrastructure damaged by the June 24 earthquakes. Technical brigades have begun assessing affected buildings using a green-yellow-red safety classification system, while the new program will bring together existing infrastructure initiatives and provide housing solutions for affected families. Authorities also recognized the work of international rescue teams as foreign emergency missions conclude their operations. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez decorated US rescue teams, while an Israeli delegation is evaluating infrastructure and contributing to reconstruction planning at the request of the Venezuelan government. Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-rodriguez-announces-reconstruction-program-decorates-foreign-missions/ #Earthquake2026 #USVenezuelaRelations

📊 INFOGRAPHICS | Venezuela’s Double Earthquake On June 24, Venezuela was struck by a devastating double earthquake that caused thousands of deaths and widespread destruction. In this infographic, we detail the facts and figures surrounding the disaster, as well as US military encroachment amid an ongoing sanctions regime. 🔎 Follow this link to view the full infographic: https://venezuelanalysis.com/infographics/venezuelas-double-earthquake/ #Earthquake2026

📊 INFOGRAPHICS | Venezuela’s Double Earthquake On June 24, Venezuela was struck by a devastating double earthquake that caused thousands of deaths and widespread destruction. In this infographic, we detail the facts and figures surrounding the disaster, as well as US military encroachment amid an ongoing sanctions regime. 🔎 Follow this link to view the full infographic: https://shorturl.at/GIHAS #Earthquake2026

🖊OPINION | Disaster Capitalism in Haiti Gives a Glimpse Into the Imperialist Shock Doctrine That Could Rattle Venezuela Long After the Earthquakes What can Haiti's post-earthquake experience tell us about Venezuela today? In this analysis, Jacqueline Luqman argues that the US-led response to Haiti's 2010 earthquake offers a warning about how disaster relief can become a vehicle for foreign control and privatization. Drawing on Haiti's reconstruction and the concept of "disaster capitalism," she contends that similar dynamics could emerge in Venezuela following its own natural disaster. "Disaster capitalism never has to happen again." Read the full opinion piece here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/FRjOO #Earthquake2026 #Sanctions. #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t Welcomes Israeli Diplomatic and Military Mission The Venezuelan government has welcomed an official Israeli diplomatic and military delegation following the June 24 earthquake, marking the first significant bilateral engagement since Caracas severed ties with Tel Aviv in 2009. Venezuelan officials said the mission will contribute to infrastructure assessments and reconstruction efforts. The Israeli delegation includes personnel from the IDF Home Front Command and arrives as international rescue and recovery operations continue. Its deployment has also prompted criticism from sectors of the Chavista grassroots, who questioned Israel's humanitarian role in light of its ongoing actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Read the full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-welcomes-israeli-diplomatic-and-military-mission/ #Israel #Earthquake2026

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: US Expands Post-Earthquake Military Footprint The US Southern Command says it has deployed around 2,000 military personnel in response to Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes. US forces are conducting operations at Simón Bolívar International Airport and aim to establish a "command-and-control" node at La Guaira port to support humanitarian aid delivery. The deployment follows the widespread destruction caused by the earthquakes and comes amid an expanded US military presence in Venezuela since the January 3 military strikes on Caracas. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://shorturl.at/GMatc #Earthquake2026 #USVenezuelaRelations

🎥 VIDEO | Venezuela Rocked by Devastating Earthquakes Venezuela is reeling from one of the worst natural disasters in its recent history. On June 24, successive powerful earthquakes struck near Morón, Carabobo State, sending shockwaves across the country’s north-central region. Caracas and nearby urban centers saw widespread damage, but the worst devastation was reported in coastal La Guaira, where entire communities were left facing destruction. While international rescue teams have arrived to support emergency operations, Venezuela’s response has been severely constrained by more than a decade of US sanctions. Washington has now moved to position itself at the center of the relief and reconstruction effort, sending not only emergency personnel but also a major military contingent, while sanctions and frozen Venezuelan assets remain in place. For Venezuela, this is a humanitarian tragedy. For Washington, it appears to be another opportunity to tighten control. Watch the video to learn more 👉🏾 https://youtu.be/qcSprM7pcMU #earthquake2026 #VenezuelaEarthquake #LaGuaira #Carabobo #Caracas #USSanctions #Imperialism #EarthquakeRelief

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t Sets Up Post-Earthquake Housing Commission Venezuela's acting government has created a Presidential Commission for the Assessment of Housing and Infrastructure Habitability following the June 24 earthquakes. The commission has begun inspections in La Guaira, Miranda, and Caracas, evaluating buildings, bridges, overpasses, and roads. Specialized engineering teams are using a traffic light-style assessment system developed by FUNVISIS and the Central University of Venezuela to determine whether homes are safe to occupy. Authorities have also expanded training programs to bring more engineers into the inspection effort as official figures report extensive damage to housing and public infrastructure. Read the full report here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/heJ2s #Earthquake2026 #Housing #Infrastructure

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Earthquake Relief Efforts Continue, Thousands of Families Displaced Rescue operations remain underway in what officials describe as the "critical hours" following last week's earthquakes. Authorities report 1,719 people killed, 5,034 injured, and more than 15,000 displaced, while Venezuelan and international rescue teams continue searching for survivors and expanding support for affected communities. The US has also increased its response, deploying disaster assistance and search-and-rescue teams alongside military assets that are managing operations at Simón Bolívar International Airport and supporting logistics at the port of La Guaira. Washington announced more than $300 million in humanitarian assistance while maintaining existing economic sanctions, with a temporary license issued for earthquake relief-related transactions. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/XJ8fq #Earthquake2026 #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Earthquake Death Toll Rises, US SOUTHCOM Deploys Military Assets Venezuelan authorities reported 235 deaths and over 4,300 injuries as search and rescue operations continued following the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck central and northern Venezuela. Hundreds of buildings have been severely damaged or collapsed, with coastal La Guaira State among the hardest-hit areas. Emergency brigades from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador have arrived to assist, while additional teams are reportedly on the way from other countries. The US Southern Command announced the deployment of logistical support assets, including naval vessels and transport aircraft, and the Trump administration said it would provide US$150 million in humanitarian aid through partner organizations. The US Treasury also issued General License 60 authorizing transactions related to earthquake relief efforts, though broader sanctions targeting the Venezuelan economy remain in place. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-us-southcom-deploys-military-assets/ #Earthquake2026 #Sanctions

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Rocked by Double Earthquake, ‘Real Tragedy’ in La Guaira Venezuela was hit by two major earthquakes on Thursday afternoon, with authorities reporting magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 occurring 39 seconds apart near San Felipe, Yaracuy state. Emergency services, firefighters, and civil protection brigades were deployed as rescue efforts began across affected areas. Reports from La Guaira indicated widespread devastation and dozens of collapsed buildings. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, suspended educational and non-essential activities, and reported a preliminary toll of 32 deaths and more than 700 injuries. Authorities also announced the arrival of international rescue assistance. Story in development. Read our full report here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/0Dxub #Earthquake2026

📰 NEWS | Retired Venezuelan Telecom Workers Demonstrate Nationwide to Demand Bonus Restoration Thousands of retired workers from Venezuela’s state telecommunications company CANTV mobilized across the country after the company suspended a US $200 monthly “income complement” payment without prior notice. The protests prompted CANTV to partially backtrack and pay retirees US $150 over the weekend. However, a meeting between union representatives and company management produced no commitment to restore the remaining US $50, leading workers to vow continued mobilizations until the full payment is reinstated. The dispute has also drawn attention to ongoing criticism from trade unions regarding the country’s reliance on non-wage bonuses, which workers argue leaves incomes vulnerable to discretionary cuts. Read the full report here: https://shorturl.at/foNTP #CANTV #Wages #workingclass

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rice Growers Stage Protest, Demand Policies to Protect National Production Hundreds of rice producers mobilized in Calabozo, Guárico state, on Sunday to demand government action against agribusiness imports and price fixing. The “tractorazo” saw campesinos block a major highway while calling for policies to protect national production. Producers and rural organizations argued that rising rice imports, tariff exemptions, and low purchase prices are putting small-scale farmers at risk. The Small Farmers Movement (MPA) called on authorities to establish fair prices, review import policies during harvest seasons, investigate the alleged “cartelization” of prices by agroindustry oligopolies, and expand access to credit for small producers. Read the full report here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-rice-growers-stage-protest-demand-policies-to-protect-national-production/ #FoodSovereignty #Peasants #Campesinos #Rice

🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | Joseph Soto: ‘We Have to Rebuild the Sexual and Gender Diversity Movement’ Activist and Transgresores co-founder Joseph Soto discusses the current challenges facing sexual and gender diversity struggles in Venezuela. He highlights issues including discrimination against trans people, demands for legal recognition and protection from violence, and the need for greater debate around healthcare access and equal rights. Soto also reflects on the rise of evangelical conservatism and argues that parts of the movement have become overly dependent on NGO-driven agendas. Calling for renewed grassroots organizing, he contends that activists must develop their own priorities and long-term vision for social transformation. “We have to rebuild the movement.” Read the full interview here: https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/joseph-soto-we-have-to-rebuild-the-sexual-and-gender-diversity-movement/ #HumanRights #LGBTQI+ #Sexualandgenderdiversity

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t Launches US-Backed Dialogue with Hardline Opposition Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera, representative of the opposition lawmakers from the 2015-2020 period, announced the launch of a new political dialogue process and a joint technical and political working group with an agenda aimed at “strengthening democracy.” The US State Department welcomed the talks and said the proposed agenda includes rebuilding democratic institutions, strengthening the National Electoral Council (CNE), restoring guarantees for political participation, and protecting civil liberties necessary for political debate. Figuera stated that she traveled to Venezuela at the invitation of the US State Department and that her tasks include helping establish a “credible” electoral council. Read the full article here 👉🏽 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-launches-us-backed-dialogue-with-hardline-opposition/ #Elections #Opposition #USVenezuelaRelations

🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | Juan Contreras: ‘The Venezuelan People Are Armed with Consciousness’ 23 de Enero community leader Juan Contreras discusses the situation in Venezuela following the January 3 US attack and denounces what he describes as US tutelage over the country. In the interview, Contreras warns of a possible offensive targeting grassroots organizations in the historic Caracas neighborhood of 23 de Enero, arguing that social movements are being portrayed as “armed groups” in order to justify aggression against them. He maintains that communes, communal councils, and popular organizations are expressions of organized popular power and not armed actors. Contreras also calls for greater coordination among popular and revolutionary movements across Latin America, arguing that regional solidarity is necessary in the face of US interventionism. Read the full interview here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/LkfzC #Barrio23deEnero #Communes #USVenezuelaRelations