José Ignacio Hernández
José Ignacio Hernández is a prominent lawyer and legal expert known for his work in international law and economic regulations. He recently gained attention for clarifying the status of General License 41, which allows the American oil company Chevron to operate in Venezuela, despite recent announcements from former President Donald Trump regarding its revocation. Hernández's insights underscore the complexities of regulatory processes and highlight the enduring legality of Chevron's operations under the current license.
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José Ignacio Hernández critiques the proposed amnesty law as being partial and not a general amnesty.
¿Quién manda en Venezuela?, por Ian Vásquez | OPINION
Peru· 2026-02-17
José Ignacio Hernández is a Venezuelan lawyer and constitutional expert who commented on the new Hydrocarbons Law.
Qué cambia en Venezuela con la nueva Ley de Hidrocarburos y por qué es una ruptura radical con 50 años de modelo petrolero
Panama· 2026-01-31
Jose Ignacio Hernandez is a Boston-based lawyer who criticized the proposed reforms for failing to strengthen the regulatory framework.
Venezuela oil reform encourages immediate investment, still needs to go deeper, executives say
Guyana· 2026-01-28
José Ignacio Hernández is an economist who commented on the destruction of the oil industry in Venezuela.
Petróleo venezolano: Promesas, ruinas y una factura de $100.000 millones
Costa Rica· 2026-01-11
José Ignacio Hernández, a legal scholar, believes that the oil sector in Venezuela is destroyed and not attractive for investment.
Maduro says the real reason for Trump’s Venezuela fixation is oil – is he right? | Venezuela
United Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Jose Ignacio Hernández says that the $50 million reward for Maduro’s capture barely moves the needle.
Democracy, drugs or oil? Why Trump is gunning for Venezuela's Maduro - explained
India· 2025-12-02
José Ignacio Hernández mentioned that the $50 million bounty is 'nothing' for the Venezuelan elites.
Πολεμικά πλοία, μαχητικά αεροσκάφη και η CIA – Ποιος είναι ο τελικός στόχος του Τραμπ στη Βενεζουέλα;
Greece· 2025-10-26
José Ignacio Hernández, a law professor in Venezuela, comments on the insignificance of the $50 million reward for the elite in Venezuela.
ভেনেজুয়েলা নিয়ে ট্রাম্প কী লক্ষ্য অর্জন করতে চান
Bangladesh· 2025-10-25
José Ignacio Hernández claims that the $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest is insignificant for Venezuelan elites.
¿Cuál es el objetivo final de Trump en Venezuela?
Venezuela· 2025-10-25
Jose Ignacio Hernández is a Venezuelan law professor who commented on the US bounty for Maduro.
Drug crackdown or regime changeUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-24
José Ignacio Hernández warned that the September 15 auction will be a significant test for Amber's offer.
Etapa final de la subasta de Citgo comienza este 15 de septiembreVenezuela· 2025-09-15
José Ignacio Hernández explained on social media that the OFAC has not published any reform to the General License 41, corresponding to Chevron's operation in Venezuela.
¿Qué impacto tiene la finalización de las licencias petroleras de Estados Unidos a Venezuela?Panama· 2025-03-03
José Ignacio Hernández informed that the General License 41 to Chevron has not been modified.
Licencia a Chevron sigue vigente pese a orden de TrumpVenezuela· 2025-03-02