We Explain the Week
This week, important events in Venezuela were confirmed, including the death of Víctor Quero and US actions on debt restructuring. Additionally, there were advancements in health and education in the country.
TL;DR
- Government confirmed the death of Víctor Quero after months of disappearance reports.
- US issued a license to advise on debt restructuring for Venezuela and PDVSA.
- Encovi 2025 survey shows reduced opportunities for access to education in Venezuela.
- Delcy Rodríguez requested action against judges charging for amnesty benefits.
- Government expanded the yellow fever vaccination plan to 10 states.
- 47% of US-donated medicines have been distributed in Venezuela.
- Venezuela extracted nuclear material from an experimental reactor following a US attack.
- Government announced "maneuvers" to stabilize the electrical system and prohibited digital mining.
- WHO clarified hantavirus transmission is through close contact.
- US began declassifying government files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
- Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first year of pontificate, calling for peace.
- Danny Ocean will participate in the opening show of the 2026 World Cup.
- Ted Turner, founder of CNN, died at 87.