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POLITICS12h agoUS removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countriesTrump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS13h ago65 billion barrels later, the US certifies VenezuelaTrump lo hace tras los “avances positivos” logrados bajo la gestión de Delcy Rodríguez. Colombia, por su parte, mantuvo su desertificación condicionada. The post 65 mil millones de barriles después, EE.UU. certifica a Venezuela appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS16h agoTrump removes Venezuela from list of countries non-compliant in the fight against drug traffickingThe U.S. president excludes Venezuela from the list of countries non-compliant with anti-drug agreements, favoring dialogue with the interim administration. Trump highlights advances in cooperation with the Caribbean nation after political changes but maintains vigilance over its role in drug trafficking.Clarín
POLITICS17h agoTrump removes Venezuela from list of countries that have "demonstrably failed" in the fight against drug traffickingThe measure, taken annually, is a new endorsement of Delcy Rodríguez's management. In contrast, Trump did not lift Colombia's decertification but said he could do so next year with Abelardo de la Espriella in power.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoAlex Saab agrees to "give information" to the US implicating "high-ranking Venezuelan officials"Clarín
POLITICS1d agoFormer Venezuelan minister Alex Saab, alleged frontman for Maduro, pleads guilty to money laundering in the USSaab alcanza un acuerdo con la Fiscalía y se desdice de la "no culpabilidad" que declaró en julio LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoNicolás Maduro's frontman, the Venezuelan Alex Saab, pleaded guilty to money laundering after a deal with the Prosecutor's OfficeHe changed his "not guilty" plea, which he had presented on July 24, to a guilty plea during a hearing before Judge Kathleen M. Williams in the Southern District Court of Florida. The 12-page agreement he reached with the Prosecutor's Office was reviewed by the judge.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoRussia, Venezuela and Trump’s oil push: the EU's awkward G20 energy summitEU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoVenezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Texas at US's invitationA Venezuelan delegation will join G20 energy talks in Houston this week as soaring oil prices and disruption from the Middle East war put global energy supplies under pressure. The meeting comes as the Trump administration deepens energy ties with Caracas and seeks to boost Venezuelan oil output.France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoVenezuela will attend G20 energy meeting in Texas by Trump's invitationVenezuela attends the G20 energy meeting in Houston, by invitation of the U.S. government, according to official sources. The Venezuelan representation will be led by high-ranking officials from the oil sector, including Minister Henao.Clarín
POLITICS3d agoTrump says U.S. may keep Iranian oil 'like Venezuela' as Gulf-Iran Hormuz talks stallIran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.CNBC
POLITICS3d agoAs Chavez and Maduro images disappear, is Venezuela entering a new chapter?As part of Delcy Rodriguez's 'Venezuela reborn' campaign, murals of leaders like Hugo Chavez are being removed.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoOpposition leader Capriles sees US immigration policy against Venezuelans as "unacceptable"Capriles criticizes US policy towards Venezuelan migrants, pointing out that they are treated as criminals despite having ongoing procedures. Trump tightens immigration restrictions, affecting Venezuelans and DACA and TPS beneficiaries, generating fear and uncertainty.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoThe inside story on the historic U.S.-Venezuela oil deal and how it will workCNBC was one of just a handful of news organizations allowed to travel to Caracas with the U.S. secretary of energy.CNBC
POLITICS6d agoMaduro trial: ex-Venezuela first lady seeks release from US jail, citing heart problemsVenezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on US drug-trafficking charges. Cilia Flores, the wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, “deserves the opportunity to await her trial while on home confinement” while dealing with a heart condition that has only got worse since she’s been in jail, her lawyers wrote in court papers filed on Wednesday. The lawyers, Mark Donnelly and Andres Sanchez, asked a judge to allow her to leave a Brooklyn...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10Editorial : A shady oil deal will hurt Venezuela and the USrockymounttelegram.com · United States
POLITICSSep 9How a Food Program Fueled Venezuela’s Organized CrimeHow a Food Program Fueled Venezuela’s Organized Crime Delcy Rodríguez’s silent dismantling of a subsidized food program shutters a scheme that epitomized the intersection of organized crime and the Venezuelan state. The apparent discontinuation of the food subsidy program marks the end of an era in which hunger was exploited and instrumentalized by both corruption networks within the state and allied and hybrid criminal groups that strengthened their power through the food boxes they obtained. The post How a Food Program Fueled Venezuela’s Organized Crime appeared first on InSight Crime.InSight Crime
POLITICSSep 9NGOs ask Venezuela to establish environmental guarantees before agreements with the United StatesNGOs urge Venezuela and foreign companies to guarantee environmental protection after agreements with the U.S. in hydrocarbons and mining. They demand commitments to transparency, damage repair, and attention to communities affected by ecological deterioration in the country.Clarín
POLITICSSep 8De la Espriella tells Rubio that he will collaborate "to guarantee" stability in VenezuelaColombia se compromete a colaborar con EE.UU. para asegurar la estabilidad en la región y mejorar la cooperación en la frontera con Venezuela.El mandatario colombiano destacó la importancia de la seguridad y la institucionalidad en la evolución de la situación regional.Clarín
POLITICSSep 8Trump’s Venezuela oil deal: why China can wait and watchWhen US President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that the United States had secured majority control over some 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil through a private company, the North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), he called it “the biggest oil deal in history”. The White House fact sheet provided the details: NABEP’s 100-year concessions on 17 oilfields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, a 35 per cent Pentagon stake, a 20 per cent State Department offtake at cost with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Nahuel Gallo named the individuals responsible for his kidnapping in Venezuela: "I was Diosdado's prisoner"The Argentine gendarme spent more than 400 days imprisoned on an alleged espionage charge. He pointed fingers at political and judicial leaders, and those responsible for the detention center where he was held.Clarín
POLITICSSep 8Washington Venezuela Oil Deal Is About Much More Than CrudeA deal between Washington and Venezuela regarding oil is understood to encompass broader implications beyond crude oil. This suggests a complex negotiation with wider geopolitical significance.oilprice.com · United States
POLITICSSep 7As Trump locks in oil deal , Venezuelans ask : What happened to elections ? As Donald Trump secures an oil deal, Venezuelans are reportedly questioning the status of their elections. This suggests a connection between international energy agreements and the political situation in Venezuela.latimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 6Trump Venezuela Push Opens New Front With China – Sri Lanka GuardianA US initiative regarding Venezuela is reported to be creating new diplomatic tensions with China. This indicates an expansion of geopolitical competition between the US and China in the context of Latin American politics.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka