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- 1Augusto Boal theatre workshop rehearses future in Caracas commune▼Répétition pour un après-midi dans le futur : Augusto Boal dans une commune de Caracas https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://ve
A communal space in Caracas is hosting a rehearsal of the theatre methods of Brazilian director Augusto Boal, framed as preparing for an afternoon in the future. Boal's techniques, rooted in participatory and community-based theatre, remain a reference for collective cultural work in Venezuela's communes. The report comes from Venezuelan news outlet Venezuelinfos and is being shared among French-speaking readers interested in Venezuelan community initiatives.
- 2UN to Continue Human Rights Probe into Maduro Government●Diplomatic Defeat for Delcy: The UN Will Keep Probing Chavismo
The United Nations will continue its investigation into human rights violations attributed to Venezuela's Chavista leadership, in what analysts are calling a diplomatic defeat for Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who had pushed for the probe's end. Caracas Chronicles reports the decision as a setback for the Maduro government's international lobbying efforts.
- 3Rubio Urged Not to Ignore Venezuela's Non-Oil Economy▼Dear Mr. Rubio, Don’t Forget About the Non-Oil Economy
Caracas Chronicles has published an open letter addressed to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging him not to overlook Venezuela's non-oil economy. The piece argues that policy attention focused on oil risks ignoring the private sectors and everyday economic activity that sustain ordinary Venezuelans, and calls for a broader approach to the country's economic recovery.
- 4Eight Designers Make Up Fashion's New Guard in 2026●From Paris to Caracas: Meet the 8 Designers That Make Up Fashion's New Guard in 2026
Who What Wear has published a roundup naming eight designers it calls fashion's new guard in 2026, tracing their reach from Paris to Caracas. The piece highlights emerging talent reshaping the industry, though details on the individual designers and their collections remain limited to the outlet's own framing.
- 5WSJ Questions Trump's Venezuela Strategy●Opinion | Trump's Dubious Venezuela Strategy https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trumps-dubious-venezuela-strategy-cd35579a?mod=
The Wall Street Journal has published an opinion piece criticizing the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela as dubious. The commentary argues that Washington's strategy toward Caracas is questionable, adding to ongoing debate over US policy toward the Maduro government, including sanctions, military pressure and diplomatic moves in the region.
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Venezuela has delivered an intervention at the United Nations, drawing attention from commentators tracking the country's diplomatic activity. Outlets aligned with Caracas have highlighted the address as Venezuela defending its position on the international stage. Details of the exact arguments made during the intervention remain limited, but the remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of Venezuela's relations with foreign governments.
- 7Former GOP Rep. David Rivera gets 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying▼Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
Former Florida Republican congressman David Rivera has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for acting as an unregistered foreign agent while secretly lobbying on behalf of Venezuela's government. Prosecutors said he failed to disclose paid work for Caracas, including efforts to improve relations between Venezuela and the United States. The sentence marks a dramatic fall for a one-time lawmaker and draws renewed attention to foreign lobbying enforcement.
- 8Musk's Grok reportedly urged Trump to seize Venezuela's president●Musk's AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela's president https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/mu
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Donald Trump to capture Venezuela's president, according to a TechCrunch report. The claim is drawing attention to the role AI chatbots may play in US foreign policy decision-making, amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Caracas and renewed debate over Musk's political influence.
- 9Trump says he's 'looking at' opening US military base in Venezuela▼Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ opening US military base in Venezuela
President Donald Trump said the United States is 'looking at' the possibility of opening a military base in Venezuela, a sharp escalation of Washington's posture toward the government in Caracas. The remark signals potential US military footing in the country and is drawing attention given months of tensions, strikes on alleged drug vessels and pressure on Venezuela's leadership.
- 10JetBlue to launch first Venezuela flights in February●JetBlue schedules first Venezuela service for February https://www. upi.com/Top_News/World-News/20 26/10/02/latam-venezu
JetBlue has scheduled nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas beginning February 4, marking the airline's first service to Venezuela. The route restores a direct US air link to a country where such connections have been scarce for years. Observers see the move as a sign of tentative normalization in travel and relations between the United States and Venezuela, and are watching whether demand and political conditions will allow the service to last.
- 11Trump open to US military base in Venezuela▼Trump appears open to U.S. military base in Venezuela, South America
President Trump has signaled openness to establishing a US military base in Venezuela, according to The Center Square. The remarks point to a potential American military foothold in the South American country, a scenario that would mark a significant shift in US policy toward Caracas and draw close attention across the region.