Caracas, March 14, 2024 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan oil industry has continued its slow recovery amidst existing and prospective US-led economic sanctions.The latest monthly report from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) placed the Caribbean nation’s February output at 820,000 barrels per day (bpd) as measured by secondary sources.

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Caracas, December 31, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Delaware District Judge Leonard Stark has ordered the relaunch of a bidding process for Venezuelan-owned refiner CITGO.On December 18, Stark determined that the company’s data room be opened to potential buyers. Court-appointed “Special Master” Robert Pincus, charged with overseeing the sale, proposed a three-month bidding period.

Caracas, January 8, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the arrest of seven foreign nationals who were allegedly involved in “terrorist activities against peace.”“Today we captured seven mercenaries, including two high-ranking ones from the United States,” he said during a televised event.

Caracas, December 16, 2024 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The United States and Trinidad and Tobago governments have renewed several military cooperation accords.On December 10, the US embassy in Trinidad disclosed the signing of five agreements between the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the Keith Rowley government. Among them was the renewal and amendment of a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA ...

Caracas, November 29, 2024 (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Delaware court overseeing the sale of Venezuela’s US-based refiner CITGO is set to revamp an ongoing auction process.Robert Pincus, the court-appointed “Special Master” overseeing proceedings, recommended that Judge Leonard Stark overhaul the sale following recent controversy and criticism of a chosen bid from vulture fund Elliott ...

Nov 30, 2024 · El barrio de mis andanzas, Ricardo Cepeda.. In early September the foreign press made a big fuss because President Maduro “brought Christmas forward” to October 1st.

Caracas, October 13, 2024 (venezuelanalysis.com) – A Delaware court-mandated auction of Venezuelan US-based refiner CITGO is facing renewed obstacles from separate creditor legal efforts.Gramercy Distressed Opportunity Fund, G&A Strategic Investments and Siemens Energy have filed lawsuits in Texas and New York to collect on debts via shares belonging to PDV Holding (PDVH), CITGO’s parent ...

Mexico City, Mexico, December 10, 2024 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to be wary of the designs of US Southern Command in Guyana following a recent meeting between Guyanese President Irfaan Ali with US military leadership.“I call on the Caribbean, on CARICOM, to be alert, because the Southern Command is there provoking ...

Jul 17, 2024 · On July 28, Venezuelans will vote for their next president in a high-stakes moment in the country’s history. In this infographic, we look at facts and figures, the features of Venezuela’s electoral system, and the profiles of the 10 candidates on the ballot.