Category: International Relations

Mark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens

The prime minister is seeking new markets for Canadian goods and to mend relations with China after years of deep acrimony between the two nations.
Venezuela’s Oil Riches Are Years Off, but Winners and Losers Will Emerge

Companies that already have operations in the country stand to benefit, but those that have profited from a standoff between Caracas and Washington could lose out.
Venezuela’s Oil Industry: A Timeline of Key Events

The country’s oil industry has undergone major shifts and two waves of nationalization since its first well started pumping in 1914.
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
Tips for Caribbean Vacations and Travel Insurance After Venezuela Operation

The recent military operation in Venezuela disrupted vacations to popular destinations. Here are tips for buying travel insurance and protecting your trip.
How The Times Is Drawing on Over a Century of Reporting in Venezuela

The New York Times has been on the ground in the country since at least the 1880s, through celebration, suffering and political turmoil.
U.S. to Control Venezuela Oil Sales ‘Indefinitely,’ Energy Secretary Says

Chris Wright said the Trump administration was in “active dialogue” with Venezuela’s government about the plan.
China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus

Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture

The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Oil Stocks Rally as Investors Bet on Return to Venezuela

The energy sector of the S&P 500 rose 2.9 percent on Monday, lifting the broader market.
China’s Oil Deal With Venezuela Faces Turning Point

Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question after the ouster of Venezuela’s leader.
Airlines Are Canceling Flights After U.S. Closes Airspace Over the Caribbean

The Federal Aviation Administration cited “safety-of-flight risks” in restricting the U.S.-controlled airspace as a result of the military operation in Venezuela.