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February 22 2026

Fuerzas de seguridad cubanas se retiran de Venezuela

Asesores y fuerzas de seguridad cubanas han comenzado a retirarse de Venezuela, una medida celebrada por el senador estadounidense Rick Scott como un paso hacia la libertad del país. La retirada se produce en medio de la creciente presión de Estados Unidos para debilitar la alianza estratégica entre Caracas y La Habana.

by Venezuela Hub

February 22 2026

Portugal y España desmantelan red de narcotráfico con detenidos venezolanos

Una operación conjunta de la policía de Portugal y España desmanteló una red internacional de narcotráfico, resultando en la detención de cinco personas de nacionalidad española y venezolana. En la operación se incautaron aproximadamente 1.500 kilos de cocaína y un arsenal de armas automáticas.

by Venezuela Hub

February 22 2026

Autoridades anuncian 379 excarcelaciones tras aprobación de Ley de Amnistía en Venezuela

Jorge Arreaza y Jorge Rodríguez anunciaron las primeras 379 excarcelaciones en Venezuela tras la aprobación de la Ley de Amnistía. La mayoría de las solicitudes se concentran en Caracas y las liberaciones se gestionarán a través de una comisión parlamentaria en las próximas horas.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Jefe del Comando Sur de EE. UU. se reúne con Delcy Rodríguez en Caracas

El general Francis L. Donovan, jefe del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos, visitó Caracas y se reunió con la presidenta interina Delcy Rodríguez. El propósito de la visita fue evaluar la seguridad regional y los planes para un "plan de tres fases" impulsado por el gobierno de Donald Trump para una transición en Venezuela.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

María Corina Machado Coordinates Her Return to Venezuela With Trump Administration

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stated in an interview that she is coordinating with the Trump administration to facilitate her "soon return" to Venezuela. Machado emphasized the importance of a political transition and said the support of Washington would be decisive for the country's reconstruction.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

IVSS to Pay March Pensions on Friday, February 20

The Venezuelan Institute of Social Security (IVSS) announced that it will deposit the pension payment corresponding to the month of March on Friday, February 20. The amount remains at 130 bolívares, equivalent to the national minimum wage.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Colombian President Petro Signs New Minimum Wage Decree

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a new decree to ratify a 23.7% increase in the country's minimum wage. The action was taken after the previous decree was suspended by the Council of State, with the government stating it is protecting workers' purchasing power.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Peruvian Congress Elects Leftist José María Balcázar as Interim President

Peru's Congress has elected José María Balcázar Zelada of the leftist Perú Libre party as its new leader, making him the country's interim president. The 83-year-old lawyer's election follows the ousting of his predecessor, José Jerí, and marks a return to power for the party of former president Pedro Castillo.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Payment of 'Bono de Guerra Económica' for Pensioners Begins

The Venezuelan government has begun distributing the "Ingreso Contra la Guerra Económica" (Income Against the Economic War) bonus for February to pensioners of the IVSS. The payment of 19,500 bolívares is being delivered through the Sistema Patria platform.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

UN Experts Call for Venezuela's Amnesty Law to Cover All Victims

A group of six human rights experts from the United Nations has welcomed Venezuela's proposed amnesty law but urged that it must benefit all victims of illegal prosecution. They emphasized that the law should be part of a comprehensive transitional justice process and should not grant impunity for crimes against humanity.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Bancamiga Offers 24/7 Tax Payment Services

Bancamiga is offering its clients the ability to pay national taxes to SENIAT and municipal taxes to various city halls around the clock, 365 days a year. The service, available through its online platforms, aims to provide an easy, secure, and convenient way for taxpayers to meet their obligations.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

State of Virginia Sues Apple Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud

The Attorney General's office of West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of negligence by allowing the storage and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its iCloud service. The suit alleges Apple prioritized user privacy over child safety despite having control over its technology infrastructure.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Freddy Superlano to Receive Full Freedom, According to His Wife

Aurora Silva de Superlano, wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Freddy Superlano, announced that he is expected to receive his full freedom in the coming hours. Superlano had been under house arrest with an electronic monitoring device since his release from prison on February 9.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Official BCV Dollar Rate in Venezuela Surpasses 400 Bolívars

The official exchange rate set by Venezuela's Central Bank (BCV) has surpassed 400 bolívars per U.S. dollar for the first time, closing at 402.33 bolívars. The continued depreciation of the national currency is accelerating inflation and eroding the purchasing power of salaries and pensions.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Repsol Plans to Increase Venezuelan Oil Production by 50%

Spanish energy company Repsol announced plans to increase its crude oil production in Venezuela by over 50% in the next year, with the goal of tripling it within three years. The move follows the issuance of new licenses by the U.S. Treasury Department that allow the company to expand its operations in the country.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Venezuelan Armed Forces Back Amnesty Law for 'Democratic Coexistence'

The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) expressed their support for the newly approved "Amnesty Law for Democratic Coexistence." Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López celebrated the law, stating it will promote forgiveness and reconciliation, and that the FANB unanimously backs the measure as a step toward national stability.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Deployed to Mediterranean Amid Iran Tensions

The world's largest warship, the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, has entered the Mediterranean Sea as part of a military deployment ordered by President Donald Trump. The move comes amid increasing threats against Iran and joins the USS Abraham Lincoln, marking the presence of two U.S. carriers in the region.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Presa política Maykelis Borges, que dio a luz en prisión, pasa a arresto domiciliario

Maykelis Borges, una presa política que dio a luz a su bebé mientras estaba en la cárcel de mujeres (Inof), ha sido trasladada a arresto domiciliario. La ONG Foro Penal confirmó el traslado y aclaró que, si bien está en su casa, sigue privada de libertad. Borges fue detenida en enero de 2025 y acusada de terrorismo y traición a la patria.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Argentine Unions Hold General Strike Against Milei's Labor Reforms

Argentina's largest union, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), has launched a 24-hour national strike in protest of President Javier Milei's proposed labor reforms. The strike, which has seen widespread participation, has paralyzed transportation, public services, and other key sectors across the country.

by Venezuela Hub

February 21 2026

Edmundo González Urrutia States Amnesty Law Requires 'Memory and Responsibility'

Venezuelan leader Edmundo González Urrutia commented on the new amnesty law, stating that lasting reconciliation requires "memory and responsibility," not just a legal decree. He emphasized that a responsible amnesty marks a transition from fear to the rule of law and requires truth, recognition, and reparations for victims.