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News and insights
Articles on Venezuela’s politics and economy.
US-Venezuela talks bring hope for election
On Wednesday, delegations from the governments of Venezuela and the US met virtually to discuss the election this month, as well as other issues.
Maduro announces subsidies increase
This article has been edited from its original version, after it was confirmed that the minimum wage is not increasing, but subsidies are rising by USD 30.
Elections on July 28th
On Tuesday, the Venezuelan electoral authority, the CNE, announced that elections will take place on July 28th. The CNE board approved the electoral roadmap unanimously.
Essequibo: Military build-up at the border?
The Center for Strategic and International Studies published a report on February 9th arguing that Venezuela is building up troop numbers along its border with Guyana. The report was published just days after ExxonMobil announced it would increase its drilling in contested waters; the Venezuelan Ministry of Defence said it would respond to what it said was a “provocation”.