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Venezuela’s Oil Production Grows at a Crucial Time Despite Challenges
Venezuela's oil production has grown at a crucial time despite challenges. The country's oil exports have fallen, but the US has seen a seven-year high in oil shipments from Venezuela.
India Hopes To Take Over Operation Of Venezuelan Oil Fields From PDVSA
India is hoping to take over the operation of Venezuelan oil fields from PDVSA, a move that could have significant implications for the global oil market. The Indian government is reportedly in talks with Venezuelan officials to assume control of the country's oil fields,…
Venezuela’s Oil Exports Fall Even as U.S. Shipments Hit Seven-Year High
Despite a seven-year high in U.S. oil shipments, Venezuela's overall oil exports have declined, signaling challenges in its production and export capabilities.
The Venezuelan government has announced that the confirmed death toll from a pair of heavy earthquakes that struck the country in June has risen to 6,125 people. The government faces mounting criticism for shortcomings in the response to the deadly earthquakes.
Crude oil exports from Venezuela decreased to around 1.16 million barrels per day in July compared to 1.2 million barrels per day in June, while shipments to the US increased to around 786,000 barrels per day, the highest level since early 2019.
Nicolas Maduro welcomes dialogue ahead of US-backed meeting. Venezuela and Dominican Republic agree to restore relations.
Mauricio Claver-Carone, Trump's unofficial Venezuela adviser, has left his post. He says it was his own choice but others say he was pushed out recently.
José Gregorio González, a Venezuelan immigrant, was detained by ICE again after donating his kidney to his brother, José Alfredo Pacheco, who has end-stage renal disease. González had been reporting to ICE on a weekly basis since April and was placed in an intensive super…
Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she will not take part in US-backed talks with the de facto government of Delcy Rodriguez scheduled for August.
India Scours Angola, Venezuela for Crude as Mideast Supply Dries Up
India is seeking crude oil from Angola and Venezuela as the Middle East supply dries up. The move is a response to the ongoing conflict in the region, which has disrupted oil production and exports.
A US judge has set a trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were abducted from Venezuela during a US military attack in January 2026. They have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges.
The death toll in Venezuela's recent earthquakes has surpassed 5300, with the country in need of around 25,000 homes to accommodate those who lost their homes due to the quakes.
The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Venezuela has surpassed 5,069, with most of the victims being from the coastal region. Meanwhile, the number of injured stands at 16,740, with many having been discharged from hospitals.
Two earthquakes in June devastated Venezuela, killing nearly 5,000 people and leaving tens of thousands more wounded or displaced. The United Nations estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be missing.
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has congratulated Venezuela's new foreign relations and trade minister, Felix Plasencia, upon his appointment. Araghchi expressed his hope that the friendly relations between Iran and Venezuela will become stronger and more deeply …
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has surpassed 4800, with the latest count reaching 4829. Rescue efforts and searches for missing people continue in the affected areas.
Venezuela’s Oil Revival Faces a Critical Services Bottleneck
Venezuela's oil revival is facing a critical services bottleneck, hindering the country's ability to increase oil production. The shortage of essential services such as maintenance, repairs, and logistics is a major obstacle to the country's oil production goals.
The official death toll from Venezuela's recent twin earthquakes has climbed to 4,490, with 16,740 injured and nearly 20,000 people displaced into temporary camps.
A devastating earthquake has struck Venezuela, killing over 4,490 people and leaving 19,000 homeless. The disaster has caused widespread destruction, particularly in the coastal city of La Guaira, near the capital Caracas.
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, has shifted the country's stance on Israel, moving from hostility to rapprochement. This change is driven by a desire to secure US support and remain in power, as well as to distance the government from adversaries of Washing…
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for after two earthquakes rattled Venezuela. Some families are taking the search into their own hands.
Gustavo Dudamel and Justin Bieber to Perform at World Cup Final: 'For Me, It Means Representing Venezuela, Hope, Optimism'
Maestro Gustavo Dudamel and pop star Justin Bieber will join a star-studded lineup at the 2026 World Cup final halftime show. Dudamel sees the performance as a vital opportunity to represent Venezuela and promote hope amidst national tragedy.
Oil Prices Jump over 7% as Iran Ceasefire Declared ‘Over’
Oil prices surged over 7% as a ceasefire was declared in Iran, with global nuclear power capacity set to jump by 44% by 2036. TotalEnergies is eyeing an offshore exploration deal in Syria, while Vitol is looking to expand in Venezuela as the oil industry returns.
As hospitals saturate, earthquakes lay bare frailty of Venezuela's health system
Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of its worst earthquake in over a century, which killed over 2,000 people and injured 11,000, exposing the severe frailty of its health system.
Rescuers race to save a man trapped for eight days after twin earthquakes in Venezuela, as survivors face hunger and desperation. The disaster has killed over 2,295, injured 11,000, and left tens of thousands missing.
A leading international humanitarian organization warns that the response to Venezuela's recent twin earthquakes is insufficient to meet the immense needs, with thousands dead or missing and survival chances dwindling.
Venezuela faces a crisis after twin earthquakes killed over 1,700 people and left tens of thousands missing. Search efforts continue for survivors.
The wife and two children of Argentine soccer star Lucas Trejo were killed in Venezuela earthquakes. Over 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are still unaccounted for.
A devastating earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in 1,700 confirmed deaths and over 5,000 injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with international teams assisting in the search for survivors.
A 21-year-old man has been rescued from rubble after 106 hours, and a 4.6 magnitude aftershock has hit near Caracas with no damage reported. At least 1,450 people are known to have died in the initial quakes.