Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván E. Gil addresses more than 150 journalists, communicators, researchers, and influencers from nearly 50 countries at the ‘Voices of the New World’ forum in Caracas. Photo: VINO

Organised under the auspices of Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 'Voices of the New World' forum aimed to establish a new international information order based on 'truth, cultural sovereignty, and solidarity,' especially among nations of the Global South. Photo: VINO

His appeal was made during a significant gathering held on July 30–31, 2025, where more than 150 journalists, communicators, researchers, and influencers from nearly 50 countries, including representatives from Caribbean islands such as Dominica, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Antigua, convened in Caracas for the “Voices of the New World” forum.

Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) was also represented by one of its overseas correspondents.

The truth must be heard in the world- Yván E. Gil

Organised under the auspices of Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the event aimed to establish a new international information order based on “truth, cultural sovereignty, and solidarity,” especially among nations of the Global South.

The Venezuelan foreign minister stated, “We must create an alliance among platforms to make our truth heard in the world.” He emphasised that, as the country with the largest energy resources in the world, Venezuela's main attribute is being a free and resilient nation.

He added, ‘’This resilience has enabled the country to confront severe aggressions over its more than 200 years of existence. The minister noted that President Nicolás Maduro has faced numerous challenges, including extensive economic blockades, sabotage of domestic industries, seizure of assets abroad, assassination attempts, and threats to both the constitutional and social order.’’

He reflected on the hardships Venezuela has experienced in the past decade, particularly since the executive order issued by former US President Barack H. Obama.

Socialist-oriented approach to development

The “Voices of the New World” forum also featured participants from the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA), also known as ALBA-TCP.

This political and economic alliance, founded in 2004 by Venezuela and Cuba, aims to promote greater cooperation and integration among its member states.

ALBA advocates for a socialist-oriented approach to development, emphasising social and economic justice, and presenting an alternative to what it sees as US dominance in the region.