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Trading Barrels for Balance: India's Russian Oil Bet Faces Diminishing Return
The Quint
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August 1, 2025
However, should Russian oil become inaccessible due to sanctions, tariffs, or stricter compliance, Indian refiners may reallocate toward the U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), Brazilian pre-salt barrels, and Middle Eastern term supplies. But...
Maduro extols Venezuela-Cuba brotherhood on Moncada Anniversary
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 26, 2025
“Never before has such profound brotherhood and such growing love been seen as that which exists between Cuba and Venezuela. We are two sister revolutions in Bolivar and Marti, in Fidel and Chavez,” the head of state wrote on his Telegram account....
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...
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...
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...
Petro Defends Colombia-Venezuela Binational Economic Zone Amid Opposition Attacks and Misinformation
teleSUR
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Colombian president rejects sovereignty accusations over binational economic agreement. Photo: Colprensa. July 25, 2025 Hour: 10:09 pm Facing unfounded accusations from opposition forces, President Gustavo Petro reaffirms his commitment to the...
ASX 200 falls as US finalises tariffs set to begin next week
The Motley Fool Australia
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August 1, 2025
The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is trading 0.76% lower on Friday after the US finalised its list of global reciprocal tariffs overnight. The United States issued an Executive Order overnight detailing revised reciprocal tariffs for scores of...
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 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...
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...
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,...
US Lowers Tariffs on Sri Lankan Imports to 20-pct
Lanka Business Online
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August 1, 2025
The United States has once again lowered tariffs on goods imported from Sri Lanka, with the new rate set at 20%. This move, confirmed by the White House, follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that also revises tariffs for 40...
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...
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...
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...
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...