The United States assured that “for now” it is not maintaining contacts or launching any plan to import oil from Venezuela, and confirmed that it spoke with Colombia to increase its supply of crude oil globally. “It’s not something we’re actively talking about right now.”said the spokeswoman for the White House, Jen Psakiin his daily […]
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Russian oil business in Venezuela hinders dialogue between the US and Maduro
Much has been written about the obstacles that hinder a détente between the United States and Venezuela that would allow the South American nation’s oil to begin to flow more freely to international markets. However, one of them has been overlooked: the presence of a Kremlin-owned company in Venezuela’s oil fields. The company, called Roszarubezhneft, […]
US visit to Venezuela is recognition of Maduro, says Russian ambassador
Updated on 03/13/2022 12:08 pm The Russian ambassador in VenezuelaSergey Mélik-Bagdasárov, assured this Sunday that the visit of a delegation from the Government of United States to Caracas, last weekend, represents a “recognition” to the president Nicholas Maduro and “his wrong policies” towards the Caribbean country. “We consider this trip by the United States delegation […]
Chavista Venezuela, an unviable substitute for Russian oil in the US
With an industry recovering from years of neglect, corruption and sanctions, the possibility that Venezuela can meet the US demand for Russian oil is unfeasible, at least in the immediate future, experts agree. Washington announced this week an embargo on Russian oil and gas imports, as part of a battery of sanctions against Moscow after […]
Biden’s approach to Chavista Venezuela sparks in Florida
The sending of a delegation of high-ranking US officials to Venezuela continues to generate debate in Florida, the state with the largest Venezuelan community in the United States, within which there are different opinions, although Republican leaders consider it an “insult” for everyone . A group of Republican congressmen from Floridasome in full campaign for […]
Venezuela hopes that rapprochement with the United States advances, says vice president
The Venezuelan government hopes that the relationship with the United States can “advance” after the recent meeting between a White House delegation and President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said on Friday. “It is a first approach in development and we hope that in the framework of diplomacy and constructive dialogue it […]
The US says it will continue to press for Maduro’s departure
The United States assured this Friday that it will continue with its policy of pressure towards Venezuela after the illegitimate President Nicolás Maduro released two American prisoners and promised to resume negotiations with the political opposition in his country. Maduro’s decision took place after the trip to Caracas by high-ranking Washington officials over the weekend, […]
US open to easing economic restrictions on Venezuela
The United States is willing to relax economic pressure on Venezuela depending on the outcome of upcoming talks between President Nicolás Maduro and the opposition, according to a senior Biden administration official. The comments indicate that President Joe Biden wants to see progress toward restoring democratic governance before allowing Venezuela to increase oil exports to […]
Maduro tests capitalism and migrants begin to return
For years, one tragedy after another forced them out of Venezuela: hyperinflation, famine, outbreaks of malaria, and a blackout that left the entire country in darkness for a week. In all, six million people fled in what has become the largest humanitarian crisis in the Western Hemisphere; now, a reversal is starting to take shape. […]
The United States assures that it has not changed policy with Venezuela after visiting Caracas
The Government of the United States assured this Tuesday that it has not changed its policy towards Venezuela, after the visit last weekend of two US officials to talk about “energy security” with the government of Venezuela. Nicholas Maduroin the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This was stated by the undersecretary for Political […]