3,2×more mentions of the Supreme Court on opposition channels · Last 7 days vs. their January–July 2026 average.
+45%more mentions of oil and Chevron on state TV · Last 7 days vs. its January–July 2026 average.
The National Assembly passed on first reading a reform of the Organic Law of the Supreme Court (TSJ), Efecto Cocuyo reported. The Judicial Nominations Committee grows from 21 to 23 members: 11 lawmakers and 12 civil-society representatives, who now hold the majority. Thirty-two justices will be chosen, and the 561 nominations filed in June are void.
Pedro Infante presented the proposal as part of the August 12 agreement at the dialogue table. Jorge Rodríguez said the decision belongs to the Assembly "because the Constitution says so," according to Efecto Cocuyo. On the opposition side, David Placeres said chavismo is losing control of the court and that the reform was imposed by the United States.
«In other words, it loses definitive control of the Supreme Court.»— David Placeres, August 27, 2026 · watch
«Today that first step has now been approved.»— David Placeres, August 27, 2026 · watch
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Donald Trump's administration is close to a deal for an ownership stake in Venezuelan oil fields, Axios reported. It would cover more than a dozen fields holding about 90 billion barrels of proven reserves. Marco Rubio and acting president Delcy Rodríguez are leading the talks; Stephen Miller plays a major role and Chris Wright plans a trip to Venezuela.
"It is massive," a U.S. official told Axios. In return, Venezuela would get more oil revenue from developing those fields, the outlet said. On VTV, a guest recalled the hit to oil income and the growth of non-oil exports.
«We know the country was stripped of more than 90% of its oil income.»— VTV, August 27, 2026 · watch
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Vente Venezuela released a testimony by Perkins Rocha two years after his arrest. According to the video, Rocha was a witness before the electoral council in the 2024 presidential election, was detained a month later and taken to El Helicoide, and has been denied amnesty. On VPItv, a guest called for the release of Rocha and of the 400 political prisoners the broadcast said remain in Venezuela.
«Something has happened in me; it has been worth it.»— Perkins Rocha, August 27, 2026 · watch
