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US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro sparks debate on state interference; what China and India’s responses reveal
ENGAGING SOUTH AMERICA These contrasting reactions reflect not only diplomatic posture, but also different levels of engagement in South America.…
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Trump says he might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it ‘uninvestable’
EXXON, CONOCOPHILLIPS SIGNAL CAUTION ON VENEZUELA Exxon, ConocoPhillips and Chevron, the three largest US oil producers, were for decades the…
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Millions of Venezuelans scattered across Latin America cautiously watch what comes next
In Santiago, in the eight-block “little Caracas”, initial celebrations with car horns, shouts and reggaeton music, had calmed. Alexander Leal,…
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US seizes Olina tanker in Caribbean, fifth vessel taken in Venezuela blockade
WASHINGTON: The US has seized the Olina tanker in the Caribbean, the fifth vessel targeted in recent weeks as Washington…
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Trump says he will meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado next week
Trump over the weekend dismissed the idea of working with Machado, saying “she doesn’t have the support within or the…
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US willingness to act unilaterally, including military actions in Venezuela, has major geopolitical implications: SM Lee
On the security front, European countries are engaged in deep soul searching on the responsibility they can take for defence…
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Commentary: Venezuela’s key customer China no longer needs it
VENEZUELA’S CUSTOMER BASE Since the first round of sanctions against Venezuela’s oil industry in 2019, its customer base has narrowed…
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US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker after weeks-long pursuit
NOT CLEAR WHERE VESSEL WILL NOW GO The seizure took place just days after US special forces swooped into Caracas…
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Trump says Venezuela to turn over up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jan 6) that Venezuela’s interim government will deliver up to 50 million…
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Commentary: Donald Trump now has Venezuela – and his very own oil empire
VENEZUELA IS AN ENORMOUS PRIZE Don’t give Trump all the credit, or even most of it. He’s in power at…
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