Rate Gap Nears 50% Following Elections and Chevron’s Final License Termination
The shortage of official foreign currency has directly impacted prices and the purchasing power of Venezuelans. Photo: Archive Guacamaya, May…
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U.S. to Allow Chevron Only Minimal Maintenance in Venezuela, According to Bloomberg
The Trump administration plans to grant Chevron a limited license to carry out only essential maintenance
Marco Rubio Says No Extension of Chevron License
Marco Rubio, a Florida senator for 14 years, is now Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor in the…
U.S. Government Plans to Extend Chevron License for 60 Days
The Donald Trump administration plans to extend General License 41, which allows Chevron to operate in Venezuela despite sanctions.
Reuters: Chevron’s Boscan crude from Venezuela now bound for China
Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PDVSA has started to export heavy crude that has been shipped by Chevron since 2022.
Reuters: Venezuelan crude labeled as Brazilian upon arrival in China to evade sanctions
In the last year, more than $1 billion worth of Venezuelan oil has been labeled as Brazilian crude upon arrival in China.
Reuters: Venezuela’s Oil Exports Drop 20% in April Due to Chevron’s Exit
Reuters estimates that Venezuela’s oil exports fell by 20% in April, averaging 700,000 barrels per day (bpd). This would be the lowest level in nine months.
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.
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…