U.S. grip on Venezuelan oil threatens billions owed to China
Next on Washington's agenda in Venezuela is an attempt to restructure the nation's debt, which includes billions of dollars owed to China.
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japantimes.co.jp
06.09.2026
Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela
Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
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aljazeera.com
05.09.2026
Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism?
Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
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aljazeera.com
04.09.2026
ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown
The ICE officer faces federal charges related to the January shooting in Minnesota.
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bbc.co.uk
03.09.2026
ICE officer who shot Venezuelan man in Minneapolis charged with lying to investigators
Julio Sosa-Celis, who was shot in the leg by Christian Castro and survived, was one of three people shot by federal immigration agents during Trump’s ‘Operation Metro Surge’A US Immigration and Custom
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theguardian.com
03.09.2026
US commerce secretary erroneously said no Americans have died in Iran war, Trump claims
President said Howard Lutnick had Venezuela operation on his mind when he was discussing Iran war on CNBCDonald Trump has claimed his commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, erroneously stated that no Ame
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theguardian.com
03.09.2026
The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil
A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’Written in the middle of the last century, the US Department of State memo conveys its message in a curt
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theguardian.com
03.09.2026
Critics question legality of Venezuela oil deals
Chevron's $7 billion Venezuela bet deepens U.S. ties to the country's oil industry. Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the government.
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npr.org
03.09.2026
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady o
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npr.org
03.09.2026
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife look to end drug charges on immunity grounds
Maduro who has called himself a “prisoner of war” and his capture a “kidnapping” has requested all charges against him and his wife be dropped on grounds of diplomatic immunity. Their attorneys argued
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euronews.com
03.09.2026
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges
Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
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aljazeera.com
03.09.2026
Quién es Alejandro Betancourt, el polémico "bolichico" multimillonario detrás del acuerdo petrolero entre EE.UU. y Venezuela
Pese a las dudas que han rodeado el origen de su fortuna y a sus vínculos con el chavismo, Washington eligió a este empresario para explotar los 17 yacimientos petrolíferos incluidos en el pacto con e
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bbc.com/mundo
03.09.2026
US oversees signing of ‘billions’ in deals between Venezuela and Chevron, ENI, GE
US oil giant Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth "tens of billions of dollars" with Venezuela, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday during a trip to Caracas where he and
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france24.com
02.09.2026
Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye
U.S.' Chevron, Italy's Eni and other foreign energy producers committed on Wednesday to major project expansions to boost oil output in Venezuela, in a signing ceremony in Caracas overseen by interim
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france24.com
02.09.2026
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations
Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
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aljazeera.com
02.09.2026
US energy secretary will travel to Venezuela to unveil oil arrangement
Venezuela's National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.
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aljazeera.com
01.09.2026
US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms
The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up a deal that will give
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france24.com
01.09.2026
Alejandro Betancourt, the controversial Venezuelan oil tycoon Trump is banking on
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced "the biggest oil deal in world history" – a new deal with Venezuela for "65 billion barrels of oil". Washington is rumoured to be working in partnership w
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france24.com
01.09.2026
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?
The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets.
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aljazeera.com
01.09.2026
Blast near police station on Colombia's border with Venezuela leaves 1 dead and 11 injured
At least one civilian was killed and 11 other people, including several police officers, were injured after a car packed with explosives was detonated outside a police station in northeastern Colombia
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abcnews.com
01.09.2026