US-Venezuela Relations
Latest in US-Venezuela Relations· Nov 11
ExxonMobil is exploring a return to Venezuela's oil fields through direct talks with the Maduro government, reversing a decade-long exit driven by U.S. sanctions. A successful deal would unlock production from one of the world's largest proven reserves, adding crude supply to global markets and reducing upward pressure on prices.
Diplomatic and economic developments between the United States and Venezuela, including sanctions, oil trade agreements, and geopolitical realignment.
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What the Market Says
- Who will officially lead Venezuela at the end of 2026? ↗
- 91%Nicolás Maduro
- 8%Delcy Rodríguez
- 2%Vladimir Padrino López
Earliest close Dec 31, 2026
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- Single source1 day ago
ExxonMobil explores Venezuela return with government oil deal
ExxonMobil explores returning to Venezuela after years of absence, signaling potential shift in oil supply from the sanctioned nation.
NPR
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↑3 days ago
Exxon moves toward resuming Venezuelan oil operations after 20-year absence
Exxon reaches preliminary deal to resume operations in Venezuela, unlocking crude supply from the world's largest proven reserves.
The New York Times
- Single source9 days ago
America demands Venezuela free jailed opposition figures
US presses Venezuela to free remaining political prisoners, escalating diplomatic pressure on Maduro government.
BBC News
- Single source16 days ago
Trump displays Venezuelan oil tanker, proposes statehood at Texas rally
Trump displays seized Venezuelan oil tanker and suggests annexing Venezuela, signaling potential U.S. intervention in regional energy and geopolitics.
The Guardian
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓about 1 month ago
Rupture at Venezuelan oil facility triggers fire, forces operational halt
A gas-line break at a major Venezuelan refinery sparked fires and explosions, leading to its shutdown.
Kagan Dunlap
- Single sourceMARKET SHOCK ↓about 1 month ago
Blast forces closure at major Venezuelan refining facility
An explosion has forced Venezuela's second-biggest oil refinery to halt operations.
Al Jazeera
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Venezuela frees multiple detainees following international scrutiny of contested vote
Venezuela released numerous political prisoners days after its interim leader met with the US president, as pressure mounts over election legitimacy.
BBC News
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Guardian questions viability of Trump's Venezuela oil agreement
The Guardian examines claims about Trump's oil deal, questioning its scale and substance.
The Guardian
- Single sourceNOT IN MAINSTREAM YETabout 2 months ago
Analyst argues Venezuela oil pact reflects wider geopolitical realignment
Peter Zeihan argues Venezuela oil deal signals broader geopolitical shifts with energy market implications.
Peter Zeihan