Latest news in Venezuela? September 12th, 2026

The major news developments regarding Venezuela as of September 12, 2026:

• Protests at the Presidential Palace: Relatives and advocates of political prisoners marched through central Caracas and delivered a letter directly to the Miraflores presidential palace. The demonstrators demanded the release of remaining political detainees, criticizing interim authorities for unfulfilled release promises ahead of scheduled post-transition talks. The Manila Times+ 1
• Regional Energy Accords with Suriname: Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez completed an official visit to Paramaribo, Suriname, where both governments signed bilateral agreements focused on oil and gas cooperation, technical training for Suriname’s emerging energy sector, the resumption of commercial air routes, and shared maritime fishing rights. The Manila Times
• Energy Sector Expansion: International oil companies, including Chevron, have moved forward with multi-billion-dollar investments and expanded joint venture rights in the Orinoco Belt, alongside wider debates surrounding newly granted long-term exploration concessions. Chevron
• Disaster Recovery and International Engagement: Humanitarian relief operations and trade-assistance programs continue across multiple regions as communities receive food security, healthcare, and infrastructure aid following the severe earthquakes that struck earlier in the year. ReliefWeb