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Venezuela faces election uncertainty and new U.S. oil deal
Venezuela faces significant political and economic uncertainty as debates continue over the timing of presidential elections and new energy agreements with the United States.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that elections will occur only when the country is prepared, a sentiment echoed by Donald Trump, who noted that Venezuela does not yet meet the necessary conditions for voting. Political analyst John Magdaleno suggests elections are unlikely before late next year, while former U.S. Ambassador James Story posits that regional elections might occur in 2027, with presidential elections potentially delayed until 2028.
In the energy sector, a major agreement has been reached involving North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP). The U.S. will hold a 35% stake in a deal to exploit 20% of Venezuela's crude reserves through this private company. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the selection of NABEP, asserting that its director, Alejandro Betancourt, is not under investigation by U.S. authorities despite ongoing inquiries in Switzerland and Spain.
On the ground, the Vente Venezuela movement held assemblies in Caracas to demand free elections without candidate disqualifications. Meanwhile, in Barquisimeto, citizens protested against power outages and economic instability, calling for the return of opposition leader María Corina Machado.
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Coromoto Ramos · Delcy Rodríguez · Donald Trump · Marco Rubio · María Corina Machado · North American Blue Energy Partners · Unidad Democracia Renovadora · United States · Venezuela
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Vente Venezuela movement held assemblies in Caracas demanding free presidential elections without candidate disqualifications. primeraedicioncol.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Former U.S. Ambassador James Story expressed doubt that presidential elections will occur in 2027, suggesting they may happen in 2028. alertas24.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated there are no U.S. investigations into NABEP director Alejandro Betancourt. eltiempove.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UDR Vice President Coromoto Ramos called for the immediate establishment of an electoral calendar to avoid total disaster. www.diarioultimahoradigital.com.ve
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump stated that Venezuela does not appear ready for elections yet. www.periodistadigital.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. will participate with a 35% stake in an agreement to exploit 20% of Venezuela's crude reserves through NABEP. eltiempove.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Political analyst John Magdaleno stated that Venezuelan elections are unlikely to occur before late next year. rdnvenezuela.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Venezuela will hold elections only when the country is prepared. www.periodistadigital.com