The Venezuelan Electrical Crisis: From Technical Problem to Diplomatic, Economic, and Political Issue
The success of new technical efforts and negotiation initiatives with U.S. companies depends on overcoming an estimated $15 billion investment…
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The key takeaways from Trump’s visit to China: the Iran war, Taiwan, and the tech competition
The visit of the U.S. president to Beijing highlights the deep interdependence between China and the United States, but also the structural tensions shaping their relationship. While both powers seek to avoid an open rupture, disputes over technological leadership, the future of Taiwan, and the impact of the crisis in the Middle East continue to fuel the risk of a new global escalation.
Is it possible for Venezuela to become the 51st state? An analysis of energy, legal and political viability
The idea that Venezuela could become the 51st state of the United States has, until now, seemed like a provocation or part of Donald Trump’s characteristic rhetorical strategy.
The formation of the US–Venezuela Parliamentary Friendship Group marks the return of parliamentary diplomacy
Jorge Rodríguez announced during a session of the National Assembly on Tuesday the formation of the Parliamentary Friendship Group between the United States and Venezuela, which will be composed of deputies Antonio Ecarri, Oliver Ponce, Pablo Pérez, Francisco Torrealba, Orlando Camacho, Aurora Paredes, Félix Freites, Rodolfo Sanz, and Ilenia Medina.
Jarrod Agen’s visit to Venezuela marks the restart of direct flights and the acceleration of energy agreements
This is the fifth arrival of a senior U.S. official to the country in 2026, following envoys from Security, Energy,…
Unions take their demands to the U.S. Embassy in a tactical shift
Venezuelan labor unions remain on alert as they await concrete salary increases, though skepticism persists due to previous unfulfilled announcements….
Chevron, Shell and Venezuela agree on an unprecedented energy asset swap
Energy giants Chevron and Shell are strategically positioning themselves to maximize opportunities in Venezuela following a largely unprecedented asset swap involving government participation.
How are new investments in hydrocarbons advancing in Venezuela?
Venezuela’s hydrocarbon sector is undergoing a phase of reactivation marked by a sustained increase in exports to the United States, the gradual return of interest from major international oil companies, and an intense diplomatic agenda aimed at unlocking energy projects. However, this renewed dynamism coexists with regulatory delays, unresolved disputes, and a still fragile financial environment that conditions the real pace of investment.
Félix Plasencia and Oliver Blanco in Washington: Venezuelan delegation seeks to restore diplomatic presence in the U.S
The visit of a delegation sent by Delcy Rodríguez to the U.S. capital does not occur in a vacuum: it coincides with signs of regulatory opening, the cautious return of international oil companies, and growing global energy pressures that are once again placing Caracas at the center of the geopolitical board.
Delcy Rodríguez in the United States? A new chapter opens in Caracas-Washington relations
The acting president announced, during a meeting with foreign investors participating in a business trip organized by the company Signum, the dispatch of a Venezuelan diplomatic mission led by Félix Plasencia to Washington, aimed at initiating the diplomatic and consular presence in the United States, just a few hours before the OFAC license was made public.