Trump’s influence on Venezuelan oil: Letters
Issue: President Trump Controls Venezuelan Oil Sales Following Nicolás Maduro’s Arrest It’s true—Nicolás Maduro’s arrest revolves around oil. This situation aims to recover billions in assets taken by Hugo Chávez and Maduro from American companies. It also has implications for lowering global oil prices. When prices increase, as they do, it can fund Russia’s military […]
Venezuelan Socialists Delay the Release of Political Prisoners
Venezuela’s Political Prisoner Release Update On Thursday night, Venezuela’s government announced the release of a small number of political prisoners among the over 800 currently detained in various facilities. According to the NGO Foro Penal, there were 863 confirmed political prisoners as of late December 2025, with the whereabouts of 68 individuals still unknown. Most […]
UK continues to hold billions of Venezuelan gold in freeze following Nicolás Maduro’s arrest
UK Holds Venezuelan Gold Amid Political Turmoil Britain has made it clear that it will retain $1 billion in Venezuelan gold currently stored in a Bank of England vault, regardless of recent developments such as the arrest of Nicolas Maduro and the rise of interim leader Delcy Rodriguez. In a statement to Parliament on January […]
Trump’s plans for defense spending, Venezuelan oil, Ford’s push for hands-free driving, and more in Morning Squawk
Good Thursday to you. By now, it should be clear that I have a penchant for clichés. So, as the S&P500 faces its initial losing day of the year, perhaps we can take comfort in that old saying: “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” This morning, stock futures dipped following a mixed trading session. Here […]
Mike Collins criticizes Jon Ossoff for not speaking on Maduro and highlights Laken Riley’s connection to a Venezuelan murderer
Georgia Republican Rep. Mike Collins criticized the lack of response following Nicolas Maduro’s arrest, asserting that Jon Ossoff “sat by and did nothing” after a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant killed Laken Riley. Collins, who is challenging Ossoff in the upcoming election, expressed disapproval of the Democrats’ inaction following Riley’s violent death. For context, Ossoff initially opposed […]
Venezuelan government confirms discussions about selling oil to the U.S.
Venezuela in Talks to Sell Oil to the U.S. On Wednesday, Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA, announced it is negotiating with the United States to sell oil. According to a statement shared via social media, PDVSA mentioned that discussions regarding oil sales to the U.S. are occurring “within the framework of the commercial relations that […]
Trump’s seizure of Venezuelan oil frustrates America’s opponents
The U.S. military apprehended Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, bringing him to New York to face charges related to drugs, narco-terrorism, and arms. Just a few days prior, last month, President Donald Trump initiated a naval blockade against sanctioned oil tankers heading to Venezuela. This move is part of discussions with remnants of Maduro’s […]
The return of Venezuelan oil in Texas and its impact on US fuel costs
Texas may soon see a new supply of Venezuelan crude oil as shipments could start arriving at its ports, among others, possibly next week. This thick, tar-like oil will be processed at nearby refineries that specialize in heavy crude. This movement follows an announcement from President Donald Trump about a significant transfer of 50 million […]
China Anticipated to Substitute Venezuelan Oil with Iranian Crude
Oil analysts suggest that, following the recent arrest of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces, China might shift away from Venezuelan oil imports and instead turn to increased Iranian crude purchases. On Tuesday, interim President Delcy Rodríguez, alongside other Venezuelan officials, unveiled a plan to sell up to $2 billion worth of oil to the United […]
Venezuelan oil exports to the US increase after Maduro’s arrest warrant
Maritime intelligence experts indicate that a significant quantity of Venezuelan oil is being rapidly shipped to the U.S. following the arrest of former President Nicolas Maduro. Michel Wiese-Bockmann, a senior maritime intelligence analyst, noted that around “15 very large crude oil carriers,” amounting to 50 million barrels, are expected to be involved. The company Upwind […]