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US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
The Conversation
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July 30, 2025
When President Donald Trump announced in early 2025 that he was withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement for the second time, it triggered fears that the move would undermine global efforts to slow climate change and diminish...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.30.25
Florida Politics
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July 30, 2025
Good Wednesday morning. Sea & Shoreline, one of the country’s most prolific aquatic restoration firms, has added Brett Cyphers as its new Director of Government Affairs. This power move reflects the company’s deep and expanding role in...
Venezuela’s returning migrants allege abuses in the notorious El Salvador prison the U.S. sent them to
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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Carlos Uzcátegui, one of the Venezuelan migrants deported months ago to El Salvador by the United States under an immigration crackdown, is welcomed home by relatives and neighbors in Lobatera, Venezuela, Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (AP...
Colombia and Venezuela announce the creation of the first “Binational Economic Zone of Peace”
Latin America Reports
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July 25, 2025
Caracas, Venezuela – Last week, Colombia and Venezuela signed a memorandum of understanding to create the first binational economic zone on the border that the two countries share. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez signed the agreement...
Oil up; trade optimism offsets Venezuela supply boost
Azzet
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July 25, 2025
Oil prices ticked up during Asian trade on Friday, with investors focusing on signs of progress in global trade negotiations, which boosted sentiment around oil demand and the broader economic outlook, outweighing concerns about potential...
Anti-Mining ‘Crackdown’ Shifts Ops Elsewhere in Venezuela
InSight Crime - Washington D.C.
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July 25, 2025
Despite repeated and widely publicized government operations against illegal mining in Venezuela’s Amazonas state, the criminal networks and corrupt actors behind the trade have only deepened their presence. On June 25, Venezuelan soldiers seized...
Oil Futures Fall on Venezuela News, Pre-Weekend Selling
Progressive Farmer
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The front-month NYMEX WTI futures contract fell by $0.87 to $65.16 barrel (bbl), while September ICE Brent futures contract declined by $0.76 to $68.42 bbl. August RBOB gasoline futures dropped by $0.0072 to $2.097 gallon, and the front-month ULSD...
Venezuela Hosts International Forum for Peace and Opposition to War
teleSUR
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International forum at the headquarters of the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, Caracas, July 23, 2025. X/ @Shaitleemartine July 23, 2025 Hour: 11:45 am On Wednesday, Caracas hosts the “For a Humane Humanity: Peoples’ Summit for Peace and Against...
The Energy Report: Oil for Prisoners
Investing
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July 25, 2025
Oil prices dipped yesterday following the uplifting news that Chevron (NYSE:CVX) will soon be able to restart oil production in Venezuela—thanks to a breakthrough agreement that’s bringing American prisoners home. In an unexpected turn of events,...
Chevron is running US foreign policy in Venezuela
Unherd
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July 25, 2025
After decades of shady dealings with one of the world’s most egregious dictatorships, US oil companies are on the wrong side of history once again. This time, American leaders appear to be falling into line. It was reported yesterday that the...
Trump admin allows Chevron to again pump oil in Venezuela, reversing ban
FOX Business
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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth unpacks the deal with Hess on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.' The Trump administration will once again allow Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela, reversing a prior ban. The reversal is believed to be part of a recent prisoner...
Venezuela's returning migrants allege abuses in El Salvador's ‘hell’ prison where U.S. sent them
Spectrum News Austin
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July 23, 2025
LOBATERA, Venezuela (AP) — Carlos Uzcátegui tightly hugged his sobbing wife and stepdaughter on Wednesday as the morning fog in western Venezuela lifted. The family's first embrace in more than a year finally convinced him that his nightmare...
Maduro Confirms Sale of Venezuelan Fertilizer Firm Monómeros to Colombia, Ending Privatization Rumors
Venezuelanalysis
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July 25, 2025
Bags of Monómeros fertilizer stacked for distribution, highlighting the company's key role in Colombia’s agricultural supply chain. (Monómeros / Facebook) Mexico City, Mexico, July 25, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan President Nicolás...
US refiners offset Venezuela, Mexico losses with new oil sources
Al Mayadeen
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July 25, 2025
US Gulf Coast refiners ramp up Middle Eastern and South American crude imports to balance losses due to Venezuelan sanctions and declining Mexican supply. US Gulf Coast refiners are increasing their purchases of Middle Eastern and South American...
Venezuela’s returning migrants allege abuses in El Salvador’s ‘hell’ prison where U.S. sent them
Los Angeles Times
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July 23, 2025
LOBATERA, Venezuela — Carlos Uzcátegui tightly hugged his sobbing wife and stepdaughter on Wednesday as the morning fog in western Venezuela lifted. The family’s first embrace in more than a year finally convinced him that his nightmare inside a...
Venezuela’s returning migrants allege abuses in El Salvador’s ‘hell’ prison where US sent them
Associated Press
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July 23, 2025
LOBATERA, Venezuela (AP) — Carlos Uzcátegui tightly hugged his sobbing wife and stepdaughter on Wednesday as the morning fog in western Venezuela lifted. The family’s first embrace in more than a year finally convinced him that his nightmare...
Venezuelan Migrants Describe Torture After Deportation to El Salvador
Tico Times
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July 23, 2025
“You’re going to rot in here. You’ll spend 300 years in prison.” That’s what Maikel Olivera says guards repeatedly told him during his four-month detention in El Salvador’s notorious mega prison. On Tuesday, the 37-year-old reunited with his...
Ovbije Leads Drive For Resilient, Low-Carbon Energy Across Africa
Daily Independent
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July 25, 2025
1 Oghenekevwe Ovbije, Director of Energy Business at Energia Core, speaks with Ngozi Uma about the challenges in oil production, the potential of geothermal energy, the untapped value of artificial lift systems, and the tools that can help Africa...
Trump Administration Approves Chevron Resuming Oil Imports to U.S. from Venezuela
Breitbart
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July 25, 2025
Chevron can resume oil import operations from Venezuela with President Donald Trump’s blessing, according to reports. While details of the licensing approval are not yet clear, this marks a limited but significant change in import policy for the...
U.S. Refiners Rethink Crude Sourcing After Chevron Gets Venezuela Green Light
Oil Price
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July 25, 2025
U.S. refiners are reassessing Latin American crude sourcing strategies after President Donald Trump’s administration granted Chevron the authority to resume and expand operations in Venezuela, signaling a shift in sanctions enforcement that could...