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What the U.S. Is Really Doing in Venezuela: Suppressing democracy and extracting resources at the expense of its people
theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/12/trump-oil-venezuela-exploitation/689033/
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What the U.S. Is Really Doing in Venezuela: Suppressing democracy and extracting resources at the expense of its people
theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/12/trump-oil-venezuela-exploitation/689033/

Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags for some major producers, sources say
reuters.com/business/energy/trumps-oil-deal-with-venezuela-raises-red-flags-some-major-producers-sources-say-2026-09-01/

Venezuela’s Crude Will Refill the US Strategic Reserve ‘Very Soon’, Trump Says — Caracas Publishes Its Price per Barrel
riotimesonline.com/venezuela-oil-strategic-petroleum-reserve-gift-terms-2026/
Key FactsTrump says Venezuelan crude will soon replenish US reserve
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: riotimesonline.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: riotimesonline.com
- In the week to August 21, the reserve held 289.7 million barrels, about 41% of its authorized 714-million-barrel capacity.
- Rodríguez said the 25-year project covers 17 strategic fields and targets production of more than 1.5 million barrels per day.
- The American Petroleum Institute warned in January of logistical hurdles for storage; the Energy Department has not issued technical guidance.
- From exile in Spain, opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia said oil should not be the sole measure of Venezuela’s recovery.

Trump Administration Reportedly Nearing Deal to Take Over Venezuelan Oil Fields: “Congress must intervene and put an end to Trump’s oil-fueled imperialism ...
commondreams.org/news/us-control-of-venezuela-oil

Venezuela's oil industry is in ruins. Reviving it won't be easy: Broken pumps, rusted pipes, ghost towns mark Venezuela's once vibrant oil hub ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-02-15/with-venezuelas-oil-infrastructure-in-ruins-trump-faces-huge-challenge-to-bring-it-back-to-glory-days
Venezuela advances major oil reform allowing private investment: Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday offered preliminary approval to proposals that would loosen ...
dailysabah.com/business/energy/venezuela-advances-major-oil-reform-allowing-private-investment

Fear and uncertainty: Venezuelans face up to future without Maduro: The BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62077l3m7eo
Why is the US attacking Venezuela?: After months of build-up the US has attacked Venezuela, and claims to have taken President Nicolas Maduro and his wife into ...
theage.com.au/world/south-america/who-is-maduro-and-why-might-trump-want-him-out-20251103-p5n791.html

What is Restitution and how Venezuelan dictator can still walk FREE under 'Vienna Convention'
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Maduro’s forces search for ‘Trump’ on people’s phones as repression grows in Venezuela
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/venezuela/article313408316.html

Venezuelan migrants long for home as Maduro nears start of new term: Venezuelan migrant Mariangela Lozano longs for her homeland, but ahead of Friday's planned ...
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuelan-migrants-long-home-maduro-nears-start-new-term-2025-01-08/

Venezuela Reports 108% Surge in International Tourism: Venezuela's tourism industry has seen a significant upturn in 2024, with a reported increase of 108% ...
riotimesonline.com/venezuela-reports-108-surge-in-international-tourism/

Venezuelan opposition rallies in Caracas one month after disputed vote: Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says President Nicolas Maduro is becoming ‘more ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/28/venezuelan-opposition-rallies-in-caracas-one-month-after-disputed-vote

Venezuela election: Five things you need to know: Venezuelans vote in a presidential election which could see the country change course after 25 years.
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Key FactsThe Iron Lady of Venezuela and her Opposition to Maduro
Jul 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- María Corina Machado has built a significant voter mobilization, the largest since Hugo Chávez.
- She has created a strong social movement capable of bringing thousands to the streets and potentially millions to the ballot box.
- Her efforts have overcome political apathy in Venezuela, captivating a broad swath of the electorate for government change.
- María Corina Machado is not the presidential candidate, but she is the driving force behind the main opposition candidate, Edmundo González.

Venezuela’s opposition bets Maduro has miscalculated this time: On the road with the woman seeking to oust the authoritarian president
ft.com/content/6e451827-bf89-4a01-a2ae-ea44177af0bf

Corina Yoris: Venezuela's opposition candidate blocked from election: The main opposition coalition was unable to access the website to register its candidate ...
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68664242
Key FactsObstacle in Registering Opposition Candidate for Venezuelan Presidency
Mar 26, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Venezuela's main opposition coalition stated they were unable to register their candidate to challenge President Nicolas Maduro in the upcoming July elections.
- The deadline for registration had been set for midnight at the end of Monday.
- The inability of Yoris to register sparked renewed discussions about President Maduro's approach and handling of political adversaries. Countries like Brazil and the United States expressed concerns about the potential voting process.
- Despite Yoris's difficulties, the National Electoral Council announced early Tuesday that Manuel Rosales, governor of the northwest Zulia state, had officially registered for the election 'by automated means'.
Venezuela: Arrest warrants against opposition members: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is seeking another term in office. Before the elections in July ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/venezuela-haftbefehl-opposition-100.html
Key FactsQuest for Alternative Candidates in Venezuela
Mar 21, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
- The Venezuelan opposition is urgently seeking a united front candidate for the presidential elections on July 28 after María Corina Machado's disqualification.
- Manuel Rosales and Eduardo Fernández are proposed as possible replacement candidates to unite the opposition.
- Emphasis is on a consensus candidate aiming for national unity and institutional renewal to overcome the government's failed economic model.
- Alternative candidates like Gerardo Blyde and Magalli Meda are discussed as the pursuit of unity within the opposition continues, with internal confrontations looming.

US to hold military exercises with Guyana amid border tensions with Venezuela: The United States announced joint military flight drills in Guyana on Thursday as ...
france24.com/en/americas/20231207-us-to-hold-military-exercises-in-guyana-amid-border-tensions-with-venezuala
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