Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 elections
Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas.
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US-Venezuela Tensions
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Guyana’s oil boom and challenges
Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.
Published On 13 Sep 2026
As Chavez and Maduro images disappear, is Venezuela entering a new chapter?
As part of Delcy Rodriguez’s ‘Venezuela reborn’ campaign, murals of leaders like Hugo Chavez are being removed.
US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela
Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
From: NewsFeed
Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal
US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela’s oil reserves.
Published On 2 Sep 2026
White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal
Venezuela’s interim president gives new US company 100-year rights to more than 17 oil fields.
Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Abducted Venezuelan leader’s post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.
From: NewsFeed
First images of Maduro in US custody released since his abduction
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appeared in the first photos from US custody since his January abduction.
Published On 30 Aug 2026
From: NewsFeed
Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.
Published On 30 Aug 2026
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What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves?
Few details have emerged about deal between Washington and Caracas, criticised as takeover of Venezuela’s resources.
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela
US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
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