Interview with Luis Vicente León: What do Venezuelans think today about emigration, the economy, and politics?
Luis Vicente León is an economist and professor at the Andrés Bello Catholic University, as well as the president of…
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Datincorp: 88.3% Feel Impact of Sanctions While 37.6% Are Certain to Vote on May 25
A recent study by Datincorp, based on a survey of 1,200 people across the country, reveals that 88.3% of Venezuelans believe international economic sanctions affect the entire population. Additionally, ahead of the parliamentary and gubernatorial elections on May 25, only 37.6% of respondents said they would definitely vote.
U.S. Revokes Trinidad’s License to Produce Gas With Venezuela
The Donald Trump administration has revoked the authorizations allowing Trinidad and Tobago to produce gas in joint fields with Venezuela without fear of reprisals.
ENI to Maintain Gas Production in Venezuela to Avoid a “Social Crisis” and Negotiates with the U.S.
The Italian company is seeking an exemption from U.S. sanctions to continue operating in Venezuela, where it is one of the main suppliers of gas for the domestic market.
Exclusive Interview: Former NSC Senior Director Juan González Explains What Happened to U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela
Juan González was the White House National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere in the Biden administration, from January 2021 until March 2024. He led a fundamental change in U.S. policy towards Venezuela, prioritizing strategic engagement to advance U.S. interests, after the failure of the first Trump administration to cause regime change with a “maximum pressure” strategy.
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…
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…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on Monday that he will impose a 25% tariff on all countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela.