As US sends warships to the region it's important to note that lobbyists and think tanks that get big bucks have been fanning the flames right here in DC ...

The Benefits of the Oil Deal With Venezuela Though designed to target decision makers, sanctions have hit ordinary Venezuelans the hardest. Aug. 6, 2025 2:55 pm ET Share ...

"Most crude exports in recent years have been destined for Asian countries, specifically China and India, which have been ...

Venezuela, by contrast, commands over 100,000 troops, around 200 tanks, dozens of combat aircraft, and a sizable paramilitary force—making any conventional war a one-sided affair.

HOUSTON(Reuters) -Venezuela's oil exports declined about 10% in July from the previous month as key partners of state company PDVSA awaited U.S. authorizations to expand operations in the country ...

With Chevron allowed to keep its assets in Venezuela, insiders say Grenell plans to continue lobbying Trump to restore the company’s ability to import the country’s oil to the United States.

In May 2024, oil exports averaged 770,000 bpd, according to the data. China was the largest receiver of Venezuela's oil last month with some 584,000 bpd, above the 521,000 bpd of April.

Matias Delacroix/AP The Trump administration will allow U.S. energy giant Chevron to resume production of crude oil in Venezuela, a source familiar with the situation said Thursday.

Venezuela’s crude and fuel exports fell in July by some 10% from June to average 727,000 barrels per day (bpd), as Chevron and other partners of state oil firm PDVSA were waiting for U.S ...