eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, january 13th, 2025 – As the incoming Trump Administration imposes new sanctions on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela finds itself at a critical juncture. The closure of its frontier with Brazil and the kidnapping of opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez’s son-in-law, Rafael Tudares, add layers of complexity to an already volatile situation. This geopolitical chess game…
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eyesonbrasil 1. The Forgotten Plea Bargain Amsterdam, November 12th, 2024 – Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan intelligence chief, made a plea bargain that has resurfaced, shedding light on the intricate web of corruption involving the Foro de São Paulo and Nicolás Maduro. Carvajal’s revelations have reignited discussions about the extent of corruption within the Venezuelan…
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The Mysterious “Accident” eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, October 27th, 2024 – In a plot twist that could rival any telenovela, Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has accused Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of faking an accident at his home. This alleged mishap conveniently prevented Lula from attending the BRICS summit in Kazan, where his vote was…
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Offers Sandinista Fighters theeyesproject Amsterdam, 11 september 2024– Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega offered his Venezuelan colleague Nicolás Maduro the help of his “Sandinista fighters” in case of civil war in the South American country, where the opposition insists on not admitting the National Electoral Council’s (CNE) announcement that the incumbent had been reelected on July…
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eyesonbrasil United States Recognizes the Triumph of Edmundo González Urrutia The United States, through Secretary of State Antony Blinken, has officially recognized the victory of opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia in Venezuela’s presidential elections. The declaration came after a thorough analysis of the results and overwhelming evidence¹. Brazil Takes Custody of Argentine Embassy in Caracas…
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eyesonbrasil The recent presidential election in Venezuela brought to light a crucial moment for the country and for Latin America as a whole. Edmundo González, the opposition candidate, emerged as an inspiring figure, and his victory at the polls transcended borders. Let’s explore how regional solidarity manifested itself during this challenging period: 1. International Recognition…
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Two regions in dispute eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 9 2024–Guyanese authorities have requested the United Nations Security Council to review Venezuela’s territorial claims over the oil-rich Essequibo region, under the jurisdiction of the former British colony since 1899, but which Caracas has annexed to all its official maps following a referendum last year. The Guyanese Government…
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Centuries Old Territorial Dispute Flames Up eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 22 March 2024 — Venezuela’s National Assembly Thursday passed a law creating a new region in the oil-rich Essequibo territory under Guyanese control since the late 1800s on which Caracas claims sovereignty. The Venezuelan Parliament unanimously approved the creation of the state of Guayana Esequiba, which is…
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Now It’s Breaking the Environment Isayen Herrera // Sheyla UrdanetaPhotographs //Adriana Loureiro Fernandez Explosive gas flares from nearby oil wells spew an oily, flammable residue on the plants. The leaves burn, dry up and wither. There is no poison that can fight the oil,” he said. “When it falls, everything dries up.” Venezuela’s oil industry, which…
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