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ADNOC eyes Venezuela as strategic rapprochement accelerates between the United Arab Emirates and the new power in Caracas

Luis Alejandro Ruiz19 hours ago19 hours ago011 mins

Abu Dhabi’s state oil company, ADNOC, is evaluating a potential entry into Venezuela’s energy industry at a moment of profound political and economic reconfiguration in the country. The interest, revealed by Bloomberg News, coincides with an intense series of high-level diplomatic contacts between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Venezuela, as well as with the first announcements by the interim government regarding exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The move is unfolding under the close scrutiny of the United States, a key actor in any future architecture for energy investment in Venezuela.

BlackRock and JPMorgan see limited financial Impact after january 3 in Venezuela

Luis Alejandro Ruiz19 hours ago19 hours ago08 mins

The U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro have carried enormous political and symbolic weight. However, for major Wall Street players, the episode has not, for now, altered the core dynamics of global markets. BlackRock and JPMorgan agree that the Venezuelan case fits into a more fragmented world, but without the immediate capacity to generate systemic financial contagion.

What Was Announced at the National Council of the Productive Economy?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 days ago4 days ago011 mins

The acting president led the 2026 National Council of the Productive Economy, where she reaffirmed the economic program launched in 2018, announced the channeling of oil revenues into the foreign-exchange market through private banks, and formalized the creation of two sovereign funds aimed at social protection and infrastructure, amid sustained economic growth and an international financial realignment.

What do we know about the release of European citizens detained in Venezuela?

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 days ago4 days ago04 mins

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, highlighted this Friday the release of European citizens detained in Venezuela, describing it as a relief for their families and the result of persistent diplomacy. The release of citizens from several countries comes amid controversy over the actual number of people freed and coordinated repatriation efforts between European governments and Caracas.

The CIA chief meets in Caracas with Delcy Rodríguez, according to the New York Times

Luis Alejandro Ruiz4 days ago4 days ago06 mins

The meeting between John Ratcliffe, director of the CIA, and Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez has become the clearest signal so far of the Trump administration’s strategy: cooperation on security and intelligence and support for a managed transition that prioritizes stability following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

China seeks to shield its debt with Venezuela

Luis Alejandro Ruiz5 days ago5 days ago010 mins

Chinese government officials and representatives of the country’s main state-owned banks have initiated contacts with both Venezuelan authorities and U.S. officials to secure repayment of billions of dollars in loans granted to Caracas, in a context marked by the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and the political reordering underway in Venezuela, according to Bloomberg.

Diplomatic Approaches Between the U.S. and Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture: What We Know So Far

Sleither Fernández2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

During a meeting with executives from international oil companies, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed approaches with the interim government of…

Trump brings together oil executives at the White House to define the “future of Venezuelan crude”

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago011 mins

U.S. President Donald Trump led a high-level meeting at the White House on Thursday with leading executives from the international energy sector to address the future of the commercialization, exploitation, and control of Venezuelan oil, in a context marked by U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the installation of interim authorities in Caracas, and the reshaping of the hemispheric energy map.

Key takeaways from the meeting between Delcy Rodríguez and the National Assembly Commission

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago014 mins

The leadership of the National Assembly formally notified the Executive Branch of the start of the 2026–2031 constitutional term during a meeting at Miraflores Palace chaired by Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The encounter served to outline a broad agenda of legal, economic, and political reforms, amid signs of a recomposition of relations with the United States and new regional diplomatic initiatives.

The United States sets a roadmap for Venezuela: oil control, political pressure, and a three-phase transition

Luis Alejandro Ruiz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

Statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, together with recent military, financial, and regulatory moves, outline a gradual strategy by Washington toward Venezuela that combines control over oil, conflict management, and a political transition still full of unanswered questions.