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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Venezuela’s acting president pushes major shift toward foreign oil investment

The move challenges deeply rooted beliefs within her government

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: The medal may be in Trump’s hands, but peace prize is not his, Nobel officials say

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘presented’ her Nobel prize to Trump in White House meeting

The Guardian - US

Caracas CODEL: Senators are eager to visit Venezuela

"That lady's got guts, right?"

Axios

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Photos show daily life along Venezuela’s oil coast after Maduro’s capture

Less than two weeks after a U.S. military operation captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and as his successor, acting President Delcy Rodriguez, announced plans to reform Venezuela’s energy sector, the country’s largest oil refining hub dominates the northwestern coast. Across the Paraguana Peninsula, fishing boats share the…

The Independent UK

Pentagon Timed Venezuela Blackout for Early Morning to Capture Maduro and Limit Civilian Harm

U.S. military planners timed a cyberattack that cut power across large parts of Caracas in the early hours of Jan. 3 to support a pre-dawn raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro while limiting risks to civilians, according to a new report.

Latin Times

María Corina Machado presents Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal

Trump heaped praise on the Venezuelan opposition leader for presenting him with ‘her Nobel peace prize for the work I have done’

The Guardian - UK

Energy Commodities in Q4 and 2025- What are the Prospects for Q1 2026 and Beyond?

The composite of energy commodities moved lower in Q4 2025 and in the year that ended on December 31, 2025. While crude oil, oil products, crack spreads, and Chicago ethanol swaps declined, Rotterdam coal and U.S. natural gas futures prices increased in the fourth quarter.

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The Guardian view on Trump’s world: from Venezuela to Iran to Greenland, the madness is the method

Editorial: The US president delights in his inconsistency. But his short-term victories have profound long-term costs for his country and the world

The Guardian - UK

Russia Says U.S. Court Rulings on Maduro Have 'Zero Legitimacy' Due to 'Absolute Immunity'

Russia said that any judicial decisions by U.S. authorities concerning Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro would be illegal and lack legitimacy under international law following his capture by U.S. forces earlier this month.

Latin Times

Senators plot more war powers efforts despite Venezuela setback

House Democrats say they will press ahead with additional war powers resolutions aimed at blocking military strikes.

Roll Call

Don’t Trade the Venezuela Headlines. Why We’re Skipping Oil Majors to Zero In on These Energy Stocks Instead.

Instead of names like Exxon and ConocoPhillips, check out downstream refiners and shipping stocks, says our top chart expert.

Barchart

Dark vessels: how Russia steers clear of Western sanctions with a shadow fleet

A shadow fleet of almost 1,000 ageing tankers – totalling 18.5 percent of global capacity – has been used since 2022 to dodge Western oil sanctions. These flag-hopping vessels with opaque ownership and frequent name changes ferry crude oil to Chinese "teapot" refineries from states including Russia, Venezuela and Iran.

Radio France Internationale

Trump is sending funds from Venezuela oil to a bank in Qatar: report

Senior officials claim Gulf state provides neutral location to store proceeds from which they can be moved safely and without risk of seizure

The Independent UK

US seizes sixth tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control oil

Trump met with executives oil companies last week to discuss his goal of investing €86 billion in Venezuela to repair and upgrade its oil production and distribution.

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The Independent UK

Venezuela’s new leader faces competing pressures from the US and a government loyal to Maduro

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez is set to deliver her first state of the union speech

TechRadar

"No meaningful changes" – Venezuelans still need a VPN to access X

Digital rights group debunks rumors that the X ban has been lifted in Venezuela and confirms that there has not been any meaningful changes to the country's internet censorship practices since Maduro's capture.

Axios

Why Trump hasn't backed Machado to lead Venezuela

Recent polls have demonstrated strong popular support for Machado in Venezuela.

The Guardian - US

US military seizes Venezuela oil tanker under Trump sanctions

US Coast Guard and others boarded foreign-flagged crude carrier Veronica in a pre-dawn operation

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Latin Times

U.S. Seizes Yet Another Tanker 'Operating In Defiance Of President Trump's Established Quarantine'

The U.S. military seized yet another tanker it accused of "operating in defiance of President Trump's established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean."

The Independent UK

US forces seize another oil tanker in Carribean Sea – Kristi Noem says has ties to Venezuela

The Veronica marks the sixth tanker seized by US forces as part of the administration of Donald Trump’s drive to control Venezuela’s oil products

Latin Times

Trump Claims FBI Search of Washington Post Reporter Is Part of Venezuela Leak Probe: 'We're Hot on Their Trail'

President Donald Trump said that a federal investigation involving a Washington Post reporter stemmed from leaks tied to U.S. policy on Venezuela, describing the case as part of a broader effort to crack down on unauthorized disclosures.

Latin Times

Venezuela Oil Security Under Trump May Fall On Private Contractors: 'SEALs, Green Berets and Ninjas'

The Trump administration is preparing to rely on private military contractors to protect oil and energy infrastructure in Venezuela instead of deploying U.S. troops, according to two sources familiar with the planning who spoke with CNN.

Barchart

As Trump Spats With Exxon CEO Darren Woods Over Venezuela, Should You Take a Risk and Buy XOM Stock?

Woods said Venezuela was uninvestable, prompting Trump to say that Exxon was being "too cute" and may not be involved in rebuilding the oil infrastructure in the country.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Reportedly Preparing To Send Private Military Contractors To Venezuela To Protect Oil Assets

The Trump administration is considering sending private military contractors to Venezuela to guard energy assets in the South American country as it seeks to oversee its industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

The Independent UK

White House defends Trump’s ‘joke’ about canceling 2026 elections: latest

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado greeted supporters outside Capitol Hill after having lunch with Trump

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