Venezuela
Venezuela says it will move at ‘Trump speed’ to unlock mineral wealth
The country’s vast mineral reserves could support a US bid to reduce its dependence on China
US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez
Rodriguez is facing this threat just two months after taking power
Maduro seeks to toss US charges over blocked fees to lawyer
OUSTED Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro asked a federal judge to dismiss drug-trafficking charges against him, claiming the US is blocking funds for his legal defence from the Venezuelan government.
China has bought some Venezuelan oil from the US, Chris Wright says
In Asia, several Indian refiners have bought Venezuela’s flagship Merey crude following the US action
Fracas in Caracas: redrawing the lines
As the US’ advances in Venezuela move us away from rules-based geopolitics, where does the world order stand?
Trump welcomes China, India investment in Venezuela oil
Venezuela will allow greater ownership for foreign oil companies
ExxonMobil, Chevron clock best month since 2022 as crude surges
The robust moves come alongside an upswing in oil prices and a broader rally
Why US parks Venezuelan oil money in a Qatar bank account
The move ensures that Venezuela doesn’t wriggle out of the US dollar zone
Chevron amasses largest fleet in almost a year to ship Venezuelan oil
The US has also enlisted traders Trafigura Group and Vitol Group to help sell as much as 50 million barrels of oil
Vitol and Trafigura – traders at the heart of Trump’s Venezuela oil grab
The companies’ special licences to ship still-sanctioned barrels have given them a head start in a potentially lucrative trade
