Category: US-Venezuela Conflict (2025- )

Venezuela’s Natural Gas, Not Oil, Might Be a Big Early Prize

The New York Times – Business:
The South American country has natural gas that could be extracted and exported quickly, but U.S. sanctions, which are now being eased, have stymied development.
Trump Wants U.S. Investment in Venezuela, but Sanctions Still Complicate It

With tight business restrictions still in place, companies may find it challenging to even assess what opportunities exist for them in the South American nation.
The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty

Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
At Davos, Global Leaders Gather to Ponder the Future of a Messy World

At its 56th annual meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum will wrestle with war, economics, artificial intelligence and other pressing issues.
What’s Next for Cuba, Now That Its Main Oil Supplier Is Gone?

The Soviet Union was Cuba’s benefactor for decades. Venezuela took up the slack, and Mexico has supplied “humanitarian aid.” But the world is changing rapidly, our columnist says.
James Luckey-Lange Among Americans Freed in Venezuela

James Luckey-Lange, 28, was released this week with several other U.S. citizens from the country’s notorious prison system after going missing in December, his family said.
U.S. Refiners to Profit as Trump Asserts Control Over Venezuelan Oil

The companies that turn oil into gasoline and diesel are likely to benefit more, right away, than the businesses that pump oil out of the ground.
$100 Billion to Revive Venezuela’s Energy Industry? Oil Executives Are Not So Sure

During a meeting at the White House, the industry leaders appeared wary of making long-term investments in the country.
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.
Will Stock Markets Sizzle Into 2026?

Returns have been fabulous but consider the potential for setbacks in this already hazardous year, our columnist says.
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.
Polymarket Won’t Pay Users Who Bet on a U.S. Invasion of Venezuela

Polymarket users bet on whether the U.S. would invade Venezuela, but the prediction market said the Venezuelan president’s capture did not constitute an invasion.