Category: US-Venezuela Conflict (2025- )

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Effect of the Iran War on Oil Prices, Munitions and More

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

The New York Times – Business:
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks

The New York Times – Business:
Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez

The New York Times – Business:
Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.
Trump’s Move to Seize Oil Tankers Costs the U.S. Tens of Millions of Dollars

The New York Times – Business:
Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
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.