(2025-09-08). Floating Oil Platform Arrives in Venezuela From China's Concord Project. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan authorities reported Thursday that an oil platform, operated by China Concord Resources Corp (CCRC)—the first major infrastructure project to be installed in Lake Maracaibo in years—arrived in Venezuela. | Deputy Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Industry Roigar López reported the arrival of the oil facility on social media; however, the The $1 billion CCRC-operated project in Venezuela installed the oil platform in the waters of Lake Mar…
(2025-09-08). DOJ Board Says Millions of Immigrants Can Be Jailed During Removal Proceedings. truthout.org Last week, the Department of Justice's Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that people who enter the country without authorization must be detained throughout their removal proceedings, a process that can take years. The decision stems from the case of Jonathan Javier Yajure Hurtado, a Venezuelan citizen who entered the United States in 2022. In 2024, he was granted Temporary Protected Status… |
(2025-09-08). Venezuelans On Hunger Strike at International Criminal Court Demanding Justice for Maduro's Crimes. latintimes.com Venezuelan activists have spent a week on hunger strike outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague, demanding justice for Maduro's crimes, the release of all political prisoners, and faster ICC action as U.S.—Venezuela tensions and economic collapse intensify.
(2025-09-08). Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Posts Photo of Her Bed: The Internet Says It's a Big Sign. latintimes.com Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado set off a wave of speculation this week after posting a seemingly simple photo of her bed. The image, showing a turquoise pillow embroidered with the words "Todo va a estar bien" (everything will be fine), has been interpreted by supporters as a powerful political message in a country facing deep uncertainty.
(2025-09-08). Brazil's Lula says US warships in Caribbean are a source of 'tension'. aljazeera.com US naval forces have unsettled some in South America who see them as a precursor to possible intervention in Venezuela.
(2025-09-08). Venezuelan Defense Chief Announces 25,000 Troops to Fight Drug Trafficking as U.S. Pressure Mounts and $15 Million Bounty Remains. latintimes.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Wladimir Padrino López delivered an unexpected address from a military bunker on Sunday, announcing the deployment of 25,000 troops to confront drug trafficking networks across the country. The move came as the United States intensified military pressure in the Caribbean and maintained a $15 million bounty on his head.
(2025-09-08). Trump Officials Mull Terrorist Label for Venezuelan Security Agency Accused of Political Repression. latintimes.com Amnesty International identified the DGCIM as one of the main state agencies responsible for enforced disappearances in Venezuela in a damning report back in July…
(2025-09-08). Brazil's Lula Criticizes U.S. Military Deployment in the Caribbean: 'Not Compatible With the Region's Commitment to Peace'. latintimes.com His remarks come amid the deployment of U.S. military assets near Venezuela, including eight missile-equipped ships and a nuclear-powered submarine…
(2025-09-08). Why is Congress MIA on looming Venezuela war? responsiblestatecraft.org Military tensions in the southern Caribbean have rapidly grown following President Trump's decision to launch an airstrike on a boat allegedly smuggling drugs near Venezuela. As the U.S.
(2025-09-08). All Elements in Place for a US Decapitation Strike on Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org President Donald Trump euphorically concluded his White House press conference on September 2 with breaking news: the US military had just blown up a small motor vessel in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. He alleged that the skiff came from Venezuela and was loaded with illicit drugs headed to the US. On social media, …
(2025-09-08). Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello Urged Citizens to Prepare "On All Fronts" as Hegseth Visits Puerto Rico. latintimes.com Venezuela's Interior, Justice, and Peace Minister Diosdado Cabello urged citizens to be ready "on all fronts" in response to the growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.
(2025-09-08). U.S. Aircraft Take Part in Guyana's Presidential Inauguration Amid Tensions With Neighboring Venezuela. latintimes.com President Ali expressed support for U.S. military deployments off Venezuela's coast last week, arguing they strengthen regional security…
(2025-09-08). Iran Backs Venezuela's Sovereignty 'in the Face of U.S. Bullying', Calls on South American Countries to 'Take a Firm Stance'. latintimes.com "Threatening to use force against other independent developing nations is a clear violation of the UN Charter and a serious threat to international peace and security," said Iran's Foreign Affairs Ministry…
(2025-09-08). Influencer Lola Doll Shot Multiple Times in Guyana, Remains in Critical Condition. latintimes.com Lola Doll, a well-known influencer and singer in Guyana whose real name is Lolita Callender, is fighting for her life after being shot several times outside her home in East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.