Business
U.S. considers Chevron’s request to use Venezuelan oil for debt payment
Venezuela owes Chevron hundreds of millions of dollars
Business
Chevron's first cargo of Venezuelan oil is on its way to the U.S.
Last November, Chevron was authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department to restart and expand operations in Venezuela as a measure to encourage dialogue between the Venezuelan government and the opposition
Business
Chevron CEO lowers expectations for Venezuela oil recovery
It would take "months and years to start maintaining and refurbishing fields and equipment and changing any investment activity," he said
Politics
U.S. to authorize Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela if regime resumes talks with opposition
The regime of Nicolas Maduro and the opposition, as well as U.S. officials, plan to hold talks in Mexico City this weekend for the first time since October 2021
Business
EV revolution sparks underground mineral 'gold rush' for oil and gas companies
Oil and gas giants such as Chevron and Exxon are “actively exploring” options for lithium mining
Politics
U.S. prepared to ease sanctions in Venezuela if it restores democracy with free and fair elections
The U.S. suggested that if a competitive presidential vote is held in 2024 and political prisoners are freed, the U.S. could temporarily lift some or all of the sanctions against Venezuela.
Politics
Bipartisan legislators seek to stop Venezuelan oil exports until Maduro leaves power
The law will terminate oil licenses to ensure that American and European companies can no longer finance the Maduro regime, and accelerate the South American country’s democratic transition
Politics
U.K. deploys warship to South America to defend Guyana amid Venezuelan invasion threats
The HMS Trent warship is generally used for tracking pirates, smugglers and terrorists, and providing both humanitarian aid and search and rescue operations, but the Royal Navy says it is also used for border patrols and defense diplomacy
Politics
Invasion averted: Venezuela vows not to "use force" to settle dispute with Guyana over oil-rich Essequibo region
The peace agreement comes weeks after tensions rose between the two nations after Nicolás Maduro held a referendum vote asking Venezuelans if they believed their country had a legal right to the Essequibo region
Politics
Venezuela initiates military drills with 5,600 troops after U.K. deploys warship to defend Guyana
England’s decision to send a naval warship to join Guyanese military exercises comes after the United States Air Force participated in warplane exercises with Guyanese pilots