New Trinidad Prime Minister Will Still Seek Venezuelan Gas
The new government of Trinidad and Tobago said that it will open discussions with Washington DC to access gas fields across the sea border with Venezuela, as reported by Argus.
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Repsol in Talks with U.S. to Maintain Operations in Venezuela
This Wednesday, Josu Jon Imaz, CEO of Repsol, shared that the Spanish company is in direct talks with the U.S. government to continue operating in Venezuela.
Venezuela and China Strengthen Alliance as Two Vice Presidents Meet in Beijing
The Executive Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, was received at the Great Hall of the…
Delcy Rodríguez in China: oil, technology, space exploration and geopolitics in times of sanctions
The visit occurs in a global context dominated by geopolitical competition between the United States and China. While Washington reimposes oil sanctions aimed at isolating the government of Nicolás Maduro, Beijing maintains its strategic support, evidencing a bet to strengthen its influence in Latin America and the Caribbean, consolidate its access to energy resources at preferential prices and erode American hegemony in the hemisphere.
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…
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.