03/08/2026
El Analítico
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Venezuela. What does it have to do with rare earths?
Doug Burgum’s visit to Caracas might seem, at first glance, a strange move within U.S. diplomacy.
Escalation in the Persian Gulf reshapes the energy map: A window of opportunity for Venezuelan crude?
The recent escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens not only the geopolitical stability of the Middle East but also global energy markets. While oil prices have surged and maritime insurers have restricted war-risk coverage in the Persian Gulf, experts warn about the fragility of the Iranian regime and the possible scenarios following the departure of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In this context, Venezuela emerges as a strategic actor capable of influencing global crude supply, in the event of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Israel Attack Iran, Response Hits Bases Across the Region
Since the early hours of Saturday, the armed forces of the United States and Israel bombed several targets inside Iran, which has already responded with bombings on military bases of the former in the region.
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Politics
Boosting the search for peace: voices from organized society unite to support dialogue in Venezuela within the framework of the Free Chair of Democracy and Elections
This dialogue takes place within the framework of the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence, an initiative launched by Acting…
Enrique Márquez: “I have two candidates, democracy and the Constitution; and I will work to make them win”
The press conference took place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Caracas, located in the El Rosal business district. The…
The National Assembly reshapes Citizen Power with Larry Devoe at the Public Prosecutor’s Office and Saab at the Ombudsman’s Office
With simultaneous resignations and provisional appointments, Parliament activated the mechanism to select a new attorney general and ombudsman. Photograph: Venezolana…
Trump proclaims Venezuela a“new friend and partner” under Delcy Rodríguez as Enrique Márquez visits the White House
He stressed that Washington is working “very closely” with interim president Delcy Rodríguez to unlock “extraordinary economic benefits for both…
Mass Amnesty and Pressure on the Courts: National Assembly Reports More Than 3,200 Beneficiaries
During the presentation of the report, the president of the Commission in charge of monitoring the law, Jorge Arreaza, appeared…
Who are the new figures appointed to the Foreign Ministry for Delcy Rodríguez’s diplomatic strategy?
Delcy Rodríguez announced the appointment of four new vice ministers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, covering key areas such…
Economy
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in Venezuela. What does it have to do with rare earths?
Doug Burgum's visit to Caracas might seem, at first glance,…
Oil Companies in Venezuela Under Scrutiny: How Does the New Energy Landscape Look like?
Venezuela is experiencing a rapid reconfiguration of its energy sector…
Which actors are shaping the configuration of Venezuela’s oil market in recent weeks?
Venezuela’s oil industry is undergoing a period of reconfiguration marked…
Trump Administration Authorizes New Investments in Venezuelan Oil with New License
The United States Government, through the Office of Foreign Assets…
U.S. issues Venezuela licenses in the wake of Energy Secretary’s visit
The U.S. government issued three sanctions waivers on Venezuela’s oil…
Venezuela reopens the oil tap: Repsol to receive crude as Shell advances gas plans and ConocoPhillips keeps its distance
Two million barrels of Venezuelan oil will be shipped to…