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📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Maduro’s Defense Urges Court to Uphold Presidential Immunity, Dismiss Charges Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores’ defense teams have asked a US federal court to dismiss the criminal charges against them, arguing that head-of-state and diplomatic immunity under international law prevents US courts from exercising criminal jurisdiction over sitting foreign leaders. Maduro denies the allegations against him. Lead defense attorney Barry Pollack also argued that the case is inconsistent with Washington’s recognition of Delcy Rodríguez, whom Maduro appointed as vice president, while refusing to recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate president. US legal analysts have pointed to the executive branch’s role in determining recognition of foreign governments as a potential obstacle to the immunity claim. Prosecutors have until October 2 to respond. Judge Alvin Hellerstein is scheduled to hold a hearing on November 17, while the trial is currently set for June 2027 if the dismissal request fails. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-maduros-defense-urges-court-to-uphold-presidential-immunity-dismiss-charges/ #NicolasMaduro #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela’s PDVSA Chief Defends Trump Deal, US Control over Export Revenues PDVSA President Héctor Obregón has defended the Trump administration’s oil agreement as a “win-win relationship,” while becoming the first high-level Caracas official to publicly acknowledge that Venezuelan export revenues are currently deposited in a US Treasury account. The deal will transfer 17 oilfields containing 65 billion barrels of proven reserves to private operator NABEP. Obregón said Venezuela will receive taxes and royalties, while US interests gain access to Venezuelan crude. He described the concessions as lasting 25 years with the possibility of repeated renewals, contrasting with the White House’s claim that they span 100 years. Washington will receive a 35 percent stake in NABEP at no cost and have control over its board, while the State Department can purchase 20 percent of its production at cost and exercise first refusal over the remainder. Obregón argued that routing Venezuelan revenues through the US Treasury could protect them from creditors, but neither government has disclosed how much has been collected or returned to Caracas. The US continues to maintain sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector while granting licenses to selected foreign corporations. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-pdvsa-chief-defends-trump-deal-us-control-over-export-revenues/ #PDVSA #Sanctions #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t Signs Wildlife Conservation Deal with Controversial Indian Group Venezuela has signed a five-year memorandum with India’s Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), the operating entity of Vantara, to provide technical assistance, training and technology for the country’s zoos and wildlife conservation centers. The agreement also includes plans for an aquarium, wildlife conservation center, veterinary center and wildlife hospital in La Guaira as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts. Vantara is backed by Reliance Industries and the Ambani family. Despite its stated conservation mission, the initiative has faced allegations from environmental groups concerning wildlife acquisition, trade and its operation as a large-scale private zoo. India’s Supreme Court investigated complaints against Vantara in 2024 before dismissing the case. A joint investigation by Süddeutsche Zeitung and Armando.info reported that more than 5,000 Venezuelan animals had been transferred to Vantara facilities by the end of 2024, including protected species such as the Orinoco crocodile, harpy eagle, jaguar and giant anteater. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-signs-wildlife-conservation-deal-with-controversial-indian-group #India #Wildlife

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Oil Output Plateaus, Zionist-linked Colombian Mogul Gets Prime Crude Concession Venezuela’s oil production has largely plateaued since mid-year despite rising global crude prices and a sweeping pro-investor overhaul of the hydrocarbon sector. OPEC reported August output at 1.145 million barrels per day, while PDVSA reported 1.201 million bpd. Since May, production has grown by only 7 percent. Meanwhile, Washington has expanded its control over Venezuela’s oil industry. PDVSA President Héctor Obregón confirmed that crude export revenues are currently deposited in a US Treasury account before US officials decide when and how much is returned to Caracas. The Rodríguez government has also granted long-term concessions to foreign corporate interests. On September 4, Colombian banking magnate Jaime Gilinski received a 25-year concession for the Bare heavy-crude block through his company GeoPark. Once one of the Orinoco Oil Belt’s most productive fields, Bare produced more than 100,000 bpd in 2011. GeoPark has set an 85,000 bpd target and pledged more than $300 million in investment. The Gilinski Group has been implicated in investigations concerning offshore banking and alleged tax evasion, including its appearance in the 2021 Pandora Papers. The family also has longstanding ties to Israel. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-oil-output-plateaus-zionist-linked-colombian-mogul-gets-prime-crude-concession/ #GilinskiGroup #PDVSA #ColombiaVenezuelaRelations

🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | Andy Hernández: ‘We Must Defend Our Institutions even if We Do Not Agree with the Gov’t‘ Venezuelan economist and grassroots activist Andy Hernández discusses the role of popular power amid what he describes as a context of undermined sovereignty. Speaking in a personal capacity, he argues that communes must defend national institutions while building their own capacity to exercise power from the territories. Hernández also stresses the need for communes to manage resources, develop alternative economic models and demonstrate that “another way of life is possible.” “We must strive to ensure that these 5,400 communal circuits form a network for the defense of the territory.” Hernández states. Read the full VA interview here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/andy-hernandez-we-must-defend-our-institutions-even-if-we-do-not-agree-with-the-govt/ #Communes #Internationalism #PopularEconomy #Sovereignty

📰 NEWS | USDA to Boost Food Exports to Venezuela as Local Campesinos Protest Unfair Competition The US Department of Agriculture has announced a package to expand US agricultural exports to Venezuela through government-backed credit, food assistance and technical training. Washington will reactivate the GSM-102 export guarantee program and lift restrictions allowing foreign banks to back Venezuela-related transactions. The initiative comes as Venezuelan producers protest the impact of imports on national agriculture. On September 9, rice growers from Guárico and nearby states staged a “tractorazo” in Calabozo, blocking a major highway to demand that the government halt imported rice during the domestic harvest and enforce established prices. Producers argue that imports from countries with subsidized agricultural sectors, including the US, create unfair competition. FEDEAGRO reports that more than 2.2 million metric tons of white corn, yellow corn and rice have entered Venezuela in 2026, more than triple the recent combined high recorded in 2023. Rural organizations have also denounced tariff and import-tax exemptions, while rice growers say imported products have saturated storage facilities and forced them to sell below production costs. Producers are demanding state support to offset losses and protect national food production. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://shorturl.at/W1Iti #FoodSovereignty #Peasants #Campesinos #Rice #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Former Minister Saab Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, to Cooperate with US Authorities Former Venezuelan Industry Minister and government envoy Alex Saab has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in a US federal court in Miami. Under a plea agreement, Saab admitted to participating with “high-ranking officials” in the Maduro government in an alleged scheme involving bribes and illicit payments linked to Venezuela’s CLAP food program. The agreement names former Táchira governor José Gregorio Vielma Mora and three Colombian nationals as alleged accomplices. Saab also agreed to fully cooperate with the US Department of Justice and surrender $195 million in assets allegedly linked to the offenses. He faces up to 20 years in prison, but prosecutors may recommend a reduced sentence if his cooperation proves valuable. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-former-minister-saab-pleads-guilty-to-money-laundering-to-cooperate-with-us-authorities/ #AlexSaab #USVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela, UK to ‘Upgrade’ Diplomatic Relations, Appoint Ambassadors Venezuela and the UK have agreed to restore ambassadorial representation after years of strained relations. Caracas welcomed the move, while London said it seeks pragmatic engagement and to support a “democratic transition.” The decision also comes as Venezuela seeks the recovery of assets held in British institutions, including 31 tons of gold stored at the Bank of England. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://shorturl.at/K2xKx #Gold #UnitedKingdom

🗒️🗣️ INTERVIEW | Lisandro Brusco: ‘We Must Fight the Imperialist and Zionist Bloc in Latin America’ Argentine political scientist, journalist and Palestine solidarity activist Lisandro Brusco discusses the expansion of Zionist interests in Latin America, linking it to resource extraction, surveillance and military technology. Brusco argues that solidarity with Palestine must become an internationalist strategy connecting struggles against imperialism across regions. “We must fight this bloc,” Brusco states, referring to what he describes as a hegemonic bloc seeking access to Latin America’s resources and territories. He also calls for solidarity with Palestine to move beyond statements and become “organic and strategic,” connecting struggles against colonialism and imperialism across regions. Read the full VA interview here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/interviews/lisandro-brusco-we-must-fight-the-imperialist-and-zionist-bloc-in-latin-america/ #InternationalSolidarity #Palestine #Israel #LisandroBrusco

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rodríguez Hosts Paraguayan President to Relaunch Diplomatic Ties Venezuela and Paraguay have relaunched diplomatic and consular relations after years of political tensions, agreeing to work on trade, energy cooperation, consular affairs and transnational organized crime. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez hosted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña in Caracas, where both governments signed a joint statement outlining a new bilateral agenda. A key issue is Paraguay’s estimated $300 million debt to Venezuela’s PDVSA for fuel supplied under the 2004 Caracas Energy Accord. Paraguayan officials recognize the principal debt but dispute accumulated interest, with the matter currently before the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris. The reopened diplomatic channels are expected to facilitate negotiations on the debt settlement. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-rodriguez-hosts-paraguayan-president-to-relaunch-diplomatic-ties/ #ParaguayVenezuelaRelations

📰 NEWS | Venezuela’s Rodríguez Thanks Trump for ‘Support’ After ‘Historic’ Meeting Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and US President Donald Trump held their first face-to-face meeting in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Rodríguez said talks focused on cooperation in energy and mining and thanked Trump for supporting Venezuela’s reintegration into multilateral spaces. The meeting comes amid a rapid rapprochement between Caracas and Washington, including new energy and mining deals expanding US corporate access to Venezuelan resources. Trump praised these investments in his UN speech, calling a recent oil agreement “perhaps the biggest deal ever made.” During her New York visit, Rodríguez also met with the heads of the IMF, World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to discuss Venezuela’s reintegration into international financing and cooperation mechanisms. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelas-rodriguez-thanks-trump-for-support-after-historic-meeting/ #USVenezuelaRelations #DelcyRodríguez #DonaldTrump

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Rodríguez Touts Peace and Dialogue, Pledges Elections in UN Address Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez pledged elections and a “democratic transformation” in her address to the UN General Assembly, saying Caracas has initiated political dialogue with sectors of the opposition “on equal terms for all.” Rodríguez also urged young Venezuelans abroad to return home, while calling for peace, dialogue and greater international cooperation. She thanked Donald Trump for supporting Venezuela’s reintegration into international forums and described the recent oil agreement with Washington as contributing to regional energy stability. Her speech came as a second round of US-backed talks between the government and an opposition sector focused on electoral guarantees, freedom of expression, institutional reform and Venezuelan assets held abroad. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-rodriguez-touts-peace-and-dialogue-pledges-elections-in-un-address/ #DelcyRodríguez #diplomacy #UnitedNations

📊 INFOGRAPHICS | US Coercion and Structural Constraints: Taking Stock of the Venezuelan Economy The Venezuelan economy has had a modest recovery after years of contraction under US sanctions. In this interactive infographic, we break down indicators, facts, and figures to examine the recent economic trends and, most importantly, their impact on the Venezuelan people. 🔎 Follow this link to view the full infographic: https://venezuelanalysis.com/infographics/us-coercion-and-structural-constraints-taking-stock-of-the-venezuelan-economy/ #Economy #Inflation #PDVSA #Wages

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t, Opposition Faction Announce Judicial and Freedom of Speech Agreements The Venezuelan government and an opposition faction representing the defunct 2015 National Assembly concluded a second round of US-backed talks with preliminary agreements on judicial reform and freedom of expression. The delegations agreed to create a seven-member committee to review Supreme Court justice candidates and establish a Judicial Nominations Committee in the National Assembly. They also agreed to lift administrative restrictions on several media outlets, including El Pitazo, Efecto Cocuyo and EFE. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks will “create the groundwork” for free and fair elections. The two sides will continue technical discussions ahead of a third round scheduled for October. The negotiations have also deepened divisions within the opposition, particularly with the sector led by María Corina Machado. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-opposition-faction-announce-judicial-and-freedom-of-speech-agreements/ #Opposition #SupremeCourtofJustice

🖊 OPINION | Delcy and Trump: It Is What It Looks Like Activist and commentator Diego Molinas reflects on Delcy Rodríguez’s public encounter with Donald Trump, placing the images in the broader context of Venezuela’s political tradition and the US military intervention described in the piece. Molinas questions the effort to present the encounter as a diplomatic triumph, arguing that political tactics and strategic explanations cannot simply replace the reality of what took place. “Defeat does not become a victory simply because we construct a grand narrative around it,” he writes. Read the full opinion piece here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/delcy-and-trump-it-is-what-it-looks-like/ #USVenezuelaRelations #Cuba

📰 NEWS | Venezuela: Feminist Collectives Rally to Demand Abortion Decriminalization Venezuelan feminist collectives rallied in Caracas on International Safe Abortion Day, demanding the decriminalization of abortion and stronger sexual and reproductive healthcare. Around 100 activists gathered in Plaza Venezuela, highlighting how restrictive laws disproportionately affect working-class women. Abortion is currently only permitted when a woman’s life is at risk, while those who undergo the procedure can face prison sentences. Activists also pointed to the lack of institutional progress, the growing influence of conservative religious groups, and political instability as obstacles to advancing reproductive rights. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-feminist-collectives-rally-to-demand-abortion-decriminalization/ #AbortionRights #Abortion #WomensRights

📰 NEWS | Venezuelan Gov’t Promises Electricity Improvements as Blackout Protests Increase Venezuelan Electricity Minister Rolando Alcalá announced plans to add 1,300 MW to the national grid during the final quarter of 2026 as protests over recurring blackouts spread across the country. A 600 MW unit at Planta Centro is expected to come online in the coming days, while seven units totaling 500 MW are planned for Zulia. The government also cited rising demand, high temperatures and delays following the June 24 earthquakes as factors behind the current strain on the system. The announcements came amid near-daily protests over outages that residents say can last up to 16 hours per day. In Guacara, Carabobo, demonstrators temporarily blocked the Central-Regional Highway after a second outage in the same day. Read our full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuelan-govt-promises-electricity-improvements-as-blackout-protests-increase/ #ElectricalGrid

📰 NEWS | Venezuela Joins US, Israel in Durban Commemoration Boycott Venezuela joined the United States, Israel and other countries in shunning a UN meeting marking the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, a landmark anti-racist and anti-colonial framework adopted in 2001. Caracas offered no explanation for its decision, which contrasts with Hugo Chávez’s strong support for the original Durban conference and Venezuela’s longstanding backing of the Palestinian cause. The move comes amid a broader foreign policy realignment under Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, including renewed engagement with Israel, the reestablishment of consular services and recent cooperation with Israeli institutions. Read the full report here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/venezuela-joins-us-israel-in-durban-commemoration-boycott #diplomacy #Israel #Palestine #UnitedNations

🖊🗞 OPINION | Trump Kidnapped Venezuela’s President. Now Britain Looks to Profit Ana Maria Monjardino and John McEvoy argue that Britain is following Washington’s lead in Venezuela, with Shell and BP securing lucrative energy deals in the aftermath of the US kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro. Their analysis raises a broader question of sovereignty: can agreements made under intense US pressure be considered genuinely autonomous, particularly as Venezuela’s oil sector is opened further to foreign companies? As Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodríguez puts it, “It is hard to see any truly autonomous Venezuelan leaders signing these deals were a gun not pointed at their head.” Read the full opinion piece here 👉🏾 https://venezuelanalysis.com/opinion/trump-kidnapped-venezuelas-president-now-britain-looks-to-profit/ #Oil #Shell #BP #UnitedKingdom