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Drug cartel operatives snuck into Ukraine for drone training: report
Defense News
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July 30, 2025
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Ukrainian counterintelligence services are investigating the infiltration of Latin American drug cartel members into the country’s International Legion, with operatives seeking advanced drone training to later deploy...
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...
Three and a Half Reasons for Liberal Hope
Discourse Magazine
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Stay hopeful. Believers in the liberal system have reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the future. Image Credit: SDI Productions/Getty Images Between Donald Trump’s rhetoric, the internal actions of the executive branch and many of its...
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...
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...
Asia Distillates: Window deals scant; market structure weakens further
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 30, 2025
Asia’s middle distillates markets remained thinly discussed on the trading window, as the swap backwardation structure eased further, with traders eyeing the start of September refiner spot sales soon. Physical spot deals on window were...
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...
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...
Nicaraguan-style law used to expel religious groups stokes fears in El Salvador
Global Sisters Report
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With financial help from Catholic parishes and organizations in the Kansas City Diocese, the Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad has championed solidarity and fomented fellowship through programs between the people of the United States and El...
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...
Middle East Crude-Oman hits six-month peak; Dubai, Murban steady
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 30, 2025
The Middle East crude benchmark spot premium of Oman jumped on Wednesday to a six-month high, while that of Dubai and Murban were largely steady. The market has been underpinned by supply-demand tightness and rising interest as some Indian buyers...
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...
Oil Slips as Market Eyes Potential Venezuela Supply Boost
Oil Price
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July 25, 2025
Oil traded slightly lower on Friday as traders weighed trade talk optimism and the potential of more oil supply from Venezuela. Friday, July 25th, 2025 ICE Brent futures remained rangebound as market participants weighed the impact of Venezuela’s...