Financial Markets and Oil Open in the Red Following Trump’s Tariffs Announcement
The New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest by market capitalization. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith. Guacamaya, April 7, 2025. The…
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Trump Defends Secondary Sanctions and Tariffs Against Venezuela as Companies Seek Alternatives
Donald Trump has defended the secondary sanctions and tariffs imposed on countries that purchase Venezuelan oil or gas, arguing their “strong impact” on trade. However, this move—along with the recent decision to revoke licenses for transnational companies—has prompted immediate actions from these firms to maintain their operations in Venezuela.
Trump Orders U.S. Asphalt Company to Exit Venezuela, According to WSJ.
Facilities of Global Oil Management Group LLC in Emmastad, Curaçao, one of the main destinations for Venezuelan asphalt exported by…
U.S. and Guyana Seal Security Pact Amid Tensions with Venezuela Over Essequibo
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned in Georgetown on Thursday that any military action by Venezuela against Guyana or its oil interests “would not end well,” during a visit to strengthen bilateral ties amid the century-old dispute over the Essequibo region.
Marco Rubio Urges Trinidad and Tobago to Align with Measures Against Maduro
As part of his latest tour of the Caribbean, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, held a meeting with Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Stuart Young, in Kingston, Jamaica. During this meeting, the Trinidadian government was urged to support the North American country’s measures against Nicolás Maduro’s administration, according to Trinidad’s Guardian newspaper.
U.S. Faces International Criticism Over Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the issue of tariffs on Tuesday, urging the U.S. government to “reconsider, engage in…
Chevron Seeks to Extend Deadline for Exit from Venezuela, According to WSJ
Official photograph of Mike Wirth, CEO of the American energy giant Chevron. Guacamaya, March 20, 2025. Chevron’s CEO, Mike Wirth,…
OPEC: Venezuelan Crude Production Remains Stable in February
Venezuela’s crude oil production remained stable in February at 1,025,000 barrels per day (bpd), with a slight decrease of 6,000 bpd, according to PDVSA’s estimates.
Delcy Rodríguez denounced ExxonMobil lobbying to promote sanctions against Venezuela
In a press statement from the Miraflores Palace, Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez issued a strong denunciation against the U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil, alleging that the company is behind the recent escalation of sanctions.
Trump Prepares to Revoke Licenses of More Oil Companies in Venezuela
Oil pumpjack and drilling rig in Venezuela. Photo: HumbRios. Guacamaya, March 7, 2025. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to…