Keywords: Venezuelan Oil


Trump plans possible first meeting with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering holding his first face-to-face meeting with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez during the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, according to reports citing people familiar with the discussions. The meeting has not yet......

Venezuela: Caracas Claims Sovereignty Over Its Oil Despite Agreement with Washington

While Donald Trump presents the agreement with Venezuela as a historic oil operation, Caracas seeks to clarify the scope of the arrangement. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez asserts that the country retains ownership of its resources, as American announcements regarding control over part of the reserves......

Trump announces major oil agreement giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s reserves

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new oil agreement with Venezuela that he says will give American interests majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves. Trump announced the deal on Friday through his Truth Social account, describing it as......

US control of Venezuelan oil jeopardizes debt repayments to China

The United States' seizure of Venezuelan oil exports has stranded shipments intended to settle the South American nation's substantial debt to China, setting the stage for a potential showdown between the two global powers. This move threatens to further delay Venezuela's efforts to emerge......

Cuba rejects Trump's claims of US diplomatic talks

Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel firmly denied on Monday any ongoing diplomatic discussions with the United States, directly challenging President Donald Trump's assertion the previous day that the two countries were negotiating. The rebuttal came amid Trump's threats to halt all......

Trump seizes Venezuelan oil, threatening Chinese debt

China faces mounting losses as President Donald Trump moves to redirect Venezuelan oil exports away from Beijing, jeopardizing billions in unpaid debt and eroding Chinese influence across Latin America. Trump announced Tuesday that Venezuela will hand over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United......

Trump targets Venezuelan oil after Maduro capture

The Trump administration eyes control over Venezuela's vast energy and mineral wealth following the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Officials highlight the country's oil reserves and critical minerals as key assets, even as major U.S. oil firms deny consultations on the operation. Commerce......

Trump predicts Cuba's collapse after Venezuela cuts off oil lifeline

President Donald Trump forecasted the imminent downfall of Cuba following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, which severed the island nation's critical supply of subsidized Venezuelan petroleum. Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Washington on January 4 and 5, Trump......

Loaded tanker forced back to Venezuelan waters as US blockade tightens

A fully loaded Panama-flagged oil tanker has returned to Venezuelan waters after the United States intensified its maritime blockade targeting the country’s oil exports. The vessel, initially bound for foreign ports, reversed course following reports that the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted several......