The new Minister of Communication and Information, Miguel Pérez Pirela, alongside his vice ministers Johan Briceño, Gustavo Villapol, and Alberto Alvarado. Photo: Instagram / @mincomunicacion_ve. Carlos Carrasco is a journalist and professor at UCV and… Delcy Rodríguez’s Communication Ministry: A Strategic Shift or a Reaffirmation of Authoritarian Control
Photo Courtesy – ICE Raúl Gorrín is once again at the center of investigations into transnational corruption linked to the power structure in Venezuela. His background as a financial operator, intermediary for state contracts, and… Raúl Gorrín’s Critical Role in Maduro’s Corruption Network Exposed with Direct Ties to Family Finances
Photo / Courtesy For over a century, since oil drilling began along the shores of Lake Maracaibo, oil has been both a blessing and a curse for Venezuela. This so-called black gold has driven cycles… The Plunder of Venezuela’s Oil Wealth Exposed Through Investigative Podcast Series
The colombo-Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab, seen as a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, was arrested this Wednesday in Venezuela during a joint operation by the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN) and the FBI of… FBI Targets Venezuelan Corruption with Capture of Alex Saab and Raúl Gorrín
Written by: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 4 FEB 2026 A news story claiming that Russia is “distancing itself” from the new Venezuelan government is false. It originated from a manipulated interpretation of a report from… Manipulated Misinterpretation Fuels False Claims of Putin’s Rift with Venezuelan Leadership
Author: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 4 FEB 2026 An analysis based on the historicity criteria of the LT method (telos, derivation, predictability, and behavioral coherence) applied to Venezuelan foreign policy does not reveal any “betrayal”… Venezuela’s Diplomatic Shift Misrepresented as Betrayal Amidst Pragmatic Realities
Alberto Maresca is a PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS and Ghent University. Guacamaya, February 4, 2026. Operation Absolute Resolve has important implications for global oil supplies. While Venezuela has been a key source of crude-heavy oil… Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Strategy Exposed as Political Maneuvering Disguised as Economic Victory
Chavismo has NOT confirmed the arrest as of this note’s publication. Additionally, U.S. authorities have not released any documents regarding a new accusation. Pedro Carvajalino claims on his social media that the detention of #AlexSaab… U.S. Authorities Capture Alex Saab Amid Unanswered Questions and Defiant Claims of Innocence
Foto Cortesía – La Patilla The Colombian businessman accused of being a frontman for Maduro and Raúl Gorrín, owner of Globovisión and El Universal, financial operator for Cilia Flores and her family, have been detained… Detention of Alex Saab and Raúl Gorrín Exposes Venezuela’s Corruption Network
Family members of victims from the Southern Lance Operation attacks in the Caribbean have filed a lawsuit against the lethal military campaign that culminated in the sinking of a civilian vessel on October 14, 2025,… Demand Filed Against Military Operation Lanza del Sur as Judge Recuses Himself Without Explanation
Author: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 4 FEB 2026 An evaluation based on historical criteria and behavioral continuity dismantles the narrative labeling the current actions of acting president Delcy Rodríguez as “betrayal.” Her management, examined through… Delcy Rodríguez’s Actions Expose Weakness of Betrayal Narrative in Venezuelan Politics
In the history of oil, control has never resided solely beneath the ground, but in the rules that determine who decides, who collects, and under what authority. For over a century, the political history of… Venezuela’s Oil Revival: State Control Eroded Amidst External Oversight and Administrative Discretion
Written by: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 3 FEB 2026 Today, the U.S. government has officially lifted the ban on the sale of diluents manufactured in the U.S. to Venezuelan companies, including the Venezuelan government and… US Eases Restrictions on Heavy Crude Diluent Sales to Venezuela Amid Ongoing Economic Struggles
Maritime authorities are currently analyzing an operational intelligence alert issued by the Colombian Navy (ARC). This alert concerns the detection of an irregular fuel shipment that might be diverted to Cuba, allegedly violating existing sanctions… Operational Alert for Possible Oil Diversion to Cuba Raises Serious Concerns About Sanctions Evasion
Gallium is a strategic mineral for the weapons industry, and Venezuela could have some of the largest reserves worldwide, although it has never been exported. Photo: Foobar. Jorge Barragán is an international analyst. He graduated… Venezuela’s Untapped Gallium Reserves: A Hazardous Opportunity in Global Geopolitics