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U.S. Venezuela Oil Deal Shifts Sanctions And Supply Flows

U.S. Venezuela Oil Deal Shifts Sanctions And Supply Flows

January 7, 2026 12:06 am

The United States and Venezuela have reached an agreement allowing up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to be exported to U.S. ports, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, marking a major shift in Washington’s sanctions strategy and potentially redirecting oil supplies away from China.

The deal would release millions of barrels of Venezuelan crude currently stranded on tankers and in storage, easing pressure on Venezuela’s oil sector while increasing heavy crude supplies for U.S. refiners along the Gulf Coast.

The agreement comes after weeks of intensified U.S. pressure on Caracas, including a mid-December blockade on Venezuelan oil exports. …

Mexico Response To U.S. Venezuela Attack Signals Tension

Mexico Response To U.S. Venezuela Attack Signals Tension

January 6, 2026 9:51 am

Mexico has issued a sharp public rebuke of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela while quietly reinforcing security cooperation with Washington, as President Donald Trump’s latest remarks revive fears of potential U.S. action closer to home.

The response highlights the delicate diplomatic path Mexico is navigating under Trump’s second term: opposing U.S. intervention abroad without provoking retaliation, particularly after Trump suggested that Mexico itself could become a future target.

The tension escalated over the weekend after U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at their residence. Hours later, Trump raised the possibility of U.S. military action …

U.S. Sanctions On Venezuela Escalate As Tensions Rise At U.N

U.S. Sanctions On Venezuela Escalate As Tensions Rise At U.N

December 24, 2025 1:00 am

The United States told the United Nations on Tuesday that it will impose and enforce sanctions against Venezuela to the fullest extent possible, escalating pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government as Russia and China warned the move could raise tensions across Latin America.

Speaking at a U.N. Security Council meeting in New York, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Washington aims to cut off what it views as the Maduro government’s remaining sources of income, particularly through oil shipments that have continued despite existing restrictions.

“The single most serious threat to this hemisphere, our very own neighborhood and the United States, …

U.S. Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure Draws China’s Criticism

U.S. Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure Draws China’s Criticism

December 22, 2025 8:39 am

China’s foreign ministry condemned the U.S. seizure of a Venezuela-bound oil tanker on Monday, calling it a serious violation of international law and asserting that Venezuela has the sovereign right to conduct trade with other nations. The move comes amid escalating tensions over U.S. efforts to enforce sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports.

On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard intercepted the tanker Centuries in international waters off Venezuela. Loaded with approximately 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude oil, the ship was falsely flagged as Crag and bound for China. Documents indicate the crude had been purchased by Satau Tijana …

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Oil Blockade As ‘Irrational’

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Oil Blockade As ‘Irrational’

December 17, 2025 6:42 am

Venezuela’s government on Tuesday sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade targeting sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from the country, calling the move reckless and warning it could further destabilize an economy already under severe strain.

In a statement released by the administration of President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas accused Washington of acting with “utter irrationality,” arguing that the blockade amounted to an attempt to seize Venezuela’s natural wealth by force. “The President of the United States intends to impose a supposed naval blockade on Venezuela with the aim of stealing the riches that belong to our …

Maria Corina Machado Injured Fleeing Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado Injured Fleeing Venezuela

December 15, 2025 12:45 pm

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado suffered a fractured vertebra while fleeing Venezuela by boat last week to attend events linked to the award in Norway, her spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

The injury occurred during a perilous sea journey taken in defiance of a long standing travel ban imposed by Venezuelan authorities. Machado ultimately reached Oslo but arrived too late for the official Nobel Peace Prize ceremony held on Wednesday.

According to Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten, doctors in Oslo diagnosed a fracture in her back after examining her upon arrival. The paper cited sources familiar with the matter and reported …

Maria Machado Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Unfolds Without Her

Maria Machado Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Unfolds Without Her

December 10, 2025 4:23 am

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not appear in person at Wednesday’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, with organizers confirming that her current location is unknown just hours before the event.

The announcement added fresh attention to Machado’s security situation and the restrictions she has faced under Venezuela’s government, even as she was named this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her opposition work.

Kristian Berg Harpviken, director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, said Machado was not in Norway and would not take the stage at Oslo City Hall when the ceremony begins at 1 p.m. local time.…

US Venezuela Boat Strike Sparks Legal And Political Uproar

US Venezuela Boat Strike Sparks Legal And Political Uproar

December 2, 2025 12:37 pm

A senior US Navy admiral authorised a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat in early September, a decision now under intense scrutiny after reports suggested two survivors were killed while clinging to the burning vessel. The White House confirmed the order, setting off a wave of concern from both parties in Congress about the legality of the mission.

The focus of the growing controversy is the 2 September operation in the Caribbean Sea, where US forces have carried out repeated lethal actions against what the Trump administration describes as narcotics transport craft. More than eighty people have died …

Trump Call With Maduro Sparks Fresh Questions Over Venezuela

Trump Call With Maduro Sparks Fresh Questions Over Venezuela

December 1, 2025 1:43 am

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a rare direct contact between the two leaders as tensions over Caracas’s future continue to rise. Trump acknowledged the conversation while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, though he declined to reveal what was discussed.

He offered only a brief comment when pressed about the call. “The answer is yes,” he said, adding that he would not characterise the tone. “I would not say it went well or badly. It was a phone call.”

The disclosure of the exchange comes at …

Venezuela Accuses Trump As Airspace Row Escalates

Venezuela Accuses Trump As Airspace Row Escalates

November 30, 2025 2:01 am

Venezuela has accused United States President Donald Trump of issuing a colonial threat after he declared on social media that the airspace above the country should be treated as completely closed. Caracas said the remark carried no legal force yet could unsettle travel plans and heighten worries among airlines already wary of growing military tension in the region.

In a statement, Venezuela’s foreign ministry described the comment as an extravagant and unlawful act that targeted ordinary Venezuelans. Trump had posted on Truth Social telling pilots, airlines, drug traffickers and human traffickers to consider the skies above and around Venezuela closed …

Venezuela: Airline Permits Revoked After Carriers Halt Flights

Venezuela: Airline Permits Revoked After Carriers Halt Flights

November 27, 2025 9:07 am

Venezuela has withdrawn operating permits for six major international airlines after they suspended service to the country in response to a safety alert from the US Federal Aviation Administration, a decision that further reduces Venezuela’s already limited air links.

The move affects Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol. Caracas accused the carriers of aligning with Washington by stopping flights without consultation and said they had “joined actions of state terrorism promoted by the United States.”

The FAA issued an advisory last week warning of a “potentially hazardous situation” for flights passing over Venezuela because of a “worsening …

Venezuela Airline Ultimatum Raises Travel And Security Concerns

Venezuela Airline Ultimatum Raises Travel And Security Concerns

November 25, 2025 12:48 pm

Venezuela’s aviation authority has ordered international airlines to restart flights within forty-eight hours or face removal of their permission to operate in the country, escalating a standoff that began after carriers halted services due to a US security warning.

The ultimatum, issued Monday by the National Institute of Civil Aviation, came after numerous airlines suspended flights when the US aviation regulator cautioned operators about rising military activity near Venezuelan airspace.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice on Friday advising crews to “exercise caution” when flying in the Maiquetía region, which covers the main international airport serving Caracas. The …

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