Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) announced the results of the elections held on Sunday to elect representatives of Indigenous peoples to the country’s National Assembly and Legislative Councils. A communiqué issued this Monday, June 2, by the nation’s electoral authority stated that Yesenia González, representing the Guaicaipuro Chair Organization, received the most votes in the… Continue reading Venezuela’s National Electoral Council Announces Results of Elections for Indigenous Deputies
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President Maduro Receives Head of Iran’s Parliament
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, president of the Consultative Assembly of Iran, visited Miraflores Palace in Caracas and was received by the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. The welcome took place this Monday, June 2, at Office 1 of the presidential palace, aiming to continue nurturing the cooperative alliance both countries. Both nations share a leading role… Continue reading President Maduro Receives Head of Iran’s Parliament
The Black Market Dollar Had Its ‘Black Friday’ in Venezuela
By Misión Verdad – Jun 2, 2025 Last Friday, May 20, was a “Black Friday” for informal retail transactions powered by the parallel, or black market, dollar in Venezuela. The phrase “parallel dollar” usually refers to the devaluation of the bolívar against the dollar. In this case, it refers to the “blackout” of various parallel… Continue reading The Black Market Dollar Had Its ‘Black Friday’ in Venezuela
Colombia: President Petro Denounces Assassination Plot
Colombian President Gustavo Petro received new reports of assassination plans against him, the latest of which was linked to the discovery of anti-tank weapons at a site very close to the Casa de Nariño, the presidential palace in Bogota. This was reported by Prensa Latina. This Sunday, June 1, President Petro warned on social media… Continue reading Colombia: President Petro Denounces Assassination Plot
Venezuela Issues Maximum Travel Warning for United States
“The United States is a dangerous country where human rights for migrants do not exist,” says the statement released by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil on social media, warning that “if you are thinking of traveling, cancel your plans immediately. If you already live there, consider leaving immediately.” The statement released this Sunday, June 1,… Continue reading Venezuela Issues Maximum Travel Warning for United States
Venezuela’s Authorities Hit Black Market Dollar Mafias
Venezuelan law enforcement agencies have arrested 25 people for their alleged involvement in the black market dollar mafias operating in the country in violation of the official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV). On Wednesday, May 28, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello reported that 20 people had been arrested as of that… Continue reading Venezuela’s Authorities Hit Black Market Dollar Mafias
Venezuela is Just an Excuse for Guyana’s Irfaan Ali
By Misión Verdad – May 30, 2025 On May 25, Venezuela took a historic step toward consolidating its sovereignty by holding regional elections in the state of Guayana Esequiba, a region that historically has been part of Venezuela’s geographic, cultural, and legal territory. Retired Admiral Neil Villamizar was elected governor with over 97% of the… Continue reading Venezuela is Just an Excuse for Guyana’s Irfaan Ali
The Conspiracy Plot of Monitor Dólar and Black Market Dollar Markers in Venezuela
Misión Verdad – May 29, 2025 Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab has reported the arrest of a citizen identified as Carlos Andrés Pérez Abreu, who is being charged with creating and managing the Instagram account “Monitor Dólar Vzla,” which appears to summarize black market dollar prices according to various exchanges and crypto operators. Saab… Continue reading The Conspiracy Plot of Monitor Dólar and Black Market Dollar Markers in Venezuela
Venezuela’s Interior Minister: New Details About Terrorist Plot Planned to Disrupt May 25 Elections
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has revealed details about the terrorist plot that an extremist sector of the opposition had planned to be held during and after the elections held last Sunday, May 25, intended to destabilize the country and funded by drug trafficking. The Venezuelan minister also expressed his gratitude to the security agencies… Continue reading Venezuela’s Interior Minister: New Details About Terrorist Plot Planned to Disrupt May 25 Elections
Venezuela: School Food Program Serves 4.6 Million Students for Free
Venezuela’s School Food Program (PAE) is serving 4.6 million students in more than 20,000 schools across the country for free, accounting for 90% of all students in the country. Adriana Urdaneta, president of the National Institute of Nutrition (INN), reported this information this Tuesday, May 27, when presenting the country’s progress in school nutrition during… Continue reading Venezuela: School Food Program Serves 4.6 Million Students for Free
Governor Rosales of Zulia State Concedes Defeat After Obtaining Only 35% of Votes
Former gubernatorial candidate of the far-right party Un Nuevo Tiempo party for Venezuela’s Zulia state, Manuel Rosales, acknowledged his defeat in the elections held on Sunday in Venezuela. Rosales obtained 35.35% of the votes compared to 64.65% for the representative of the ruling Simón Bolívar Grand Patriotic Pole (GPPSB), Luis Caldera, in elections that took… Continue reading Governor Rosales of Zulia State Concedes Defeat After Obtaining Only 35% of Votes
Venezuela Condemns Interference by CARICOM’s Barnett in Essequibo Issue
On Monday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez condemned statements by Carla Barnett, secretary general of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), who earlier on Monday expressed support for Guyana in the territorial dispute over the Essequibo territory. In her remarks, the CARICOM official expressed “firm support for the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Guyana” in response… Continue reading Venezuela Condemns Interference by CARICOM’s Barnett in Essequibo Issue
A Sociopolitical Reading of Venezuela’s May 25 Election Results
By Misión Verdad – May 26, 2025 On the evening of May 25, following the election of governors and National Assembly deputies in Venezuela, Vice President of the National Electoral Council (CNE) Carlos Quintero announced the initial results, with 93.01% of the votes counted. • Voter turnout was 42.63%. Without a doubt, the most significant… Continue reading A Sociopolitical Reading of Venezuela’s May 25 Election Results
Venezuela’s May 25 Elections Results: PSUV Wins 23 of 24 Governorships and 82% of Votes for Deputies
At 11:40 p.m. this Sunday, the principal rector of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council, Elvis Amoroso, and Rector Carlos Quintero announced the initial results of the elections for governors, National Assembly deputies, and legislative councils, held on May 25. With 93.01% of the votes counted, the turnout was 42.66%. Deputies national list • PSUV: 4,553,484… Continue reading Venezuela’s May 25 Elections Results: PSUV Wins 23 of 24 Governorships and 82% of Votes for Deputies
Venezuela: Constitutional Reform Consultation Extended Until December (+Attorney General)
The attorney general of Venezuela and president of the presidential commission for constitutional reform, Tarek William Saab, announced this Sunday that, after hearing President Nicolás Maduro’s recommendations, the commission has decided to expand the consultation process on the constitutional reform to achieve greater participation and dialogue with all sectors of society and in all regions… Continue reading Venezuela: Constitutional Reform Consultation Extended Until December (+Attorney General)