Las Mercedes, Caracas, Venezuela, October 2024

Life and work continue to be challenging here in Caracas, but there are some positive developments too. My visa extension has finally been granted, which gives me much-needed peace of mind and flexibility to plan my personal life a bit better. Now, I can start thinking about travelling to rest and visiting family and friends. This is really good news.

Another piece of good news is that, together with some good friends, we are about to finalise a deal to help someone in need secure a scholarship for studies in Spain. I will refrain from providing all the details yet, as some final arrangements still need to be made, but things look positive for the young person in question, and this makes me very happy! Hopefully, by the end of October, I will be able to share all the details about this exciting development.

I hope all of you are well, wherever in the world you may be reading this message.