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ESVenezuela: Regime and opposition begin talks on political transition, under watchful eye of US
Venezuela’s ruling party and an opposition faction opened their first formal, U.S.-backed talks in Caracas on Thursday, seeking a political transition and elections. The session came seven months after Nicolás Maduro’s capture in a U.S. operation, with interim President Delcy Rodríguez in office while figures from the previous regime retain control over major institutions and power structures. Delegations led by Jorge Rodríguez and Dinorah Figuera endorsed sovereignty, good-faith bargaining, human-rights protections and political guarantees, with the opposition framing the process as a path to stabilization and reconciliation.
ESEl chavismo y la oposición se dan una semana clave para intentar desbloquear Venezuela: primer acuerdo y calendario hasta el 12 de agosto
Government and opposition representatives opened a new negotiation round in Caracas, agreeing to remain in continuous session through August 12. Delegations led by Jorge Rodríguez for the government and former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera for one opposition sector said they had established a working method, negotiating stages and guiding principles. These include mutual recognition, political equality, good-faith talks and a peaceful, democratic and constitutional solution. The timetable offers an early test after repeated previous dialogue efforts collapsed.
ESIssuance of Venezuela-related amended general licenses
On June 10, OFAC released new and revised general licenses for a broad range of Venezuela-linked activities. The measures address trade in Venezuelan crude, petrochemicals and diluent supplies, as well as oil and gas work and mineral extraction inside the country. They also cover specified dealings connected to state oil company PDVSA, making the licensing package directly relevant to energy, commodities and sanctions compliance.
ESIssuance of Venezuela-related General License
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued Venezuela General License 58, permitting certain services to be provided to the Venezuelan government in relation to a possible debt restructuring. The measure creates a defined sanctions pathway for restructuring-related work, although the source item does not specify the covered services, eligible counterparties, timetable or whether a formal restructuring process has begun.
ESU.S. Capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro: Considerations for Congress
A Congressional Research Service report updated January 6 examines issues facing Congress after President Trump said U.S. military strikes across Venezuela on January 3 resulted in the capture and arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Both were subsequently taken to New York to face charges. The event represents a major rupture in Venezuela’s political order and in its relationship with the United States.
ESHow the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials described a U.S. military strike in Venezuela that resulted in Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Maduro was flown out of the country after the operation, which took place early that day. Trump later addressed the nation about the action and Maduro’s removal. The available account did not specify Maduro’s destination or the next governing arrangements in Venezuela.
ESIssuance of Venezuela-related General License and Associated Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued Venezuela-related General License 44A. The authorization covers the wind-down of transactions connected to oil or gas sector operations in Venezuela. The agency also published related frequently asked questions alongside the license. The action establishes the applicable U.S. sanctions authorization for parties disengaging from those Venezuelan energy-sector transactions under this measure.
ESIssuance of Venezuela-related General Licenses and Associated Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued General License 44 on October 18, 2023, permitting transactions connected to oil and gas operations in Venezuela. The authorization remains in force only until 12:01 a.m. Eastern daylight time on April 18, 2024. OFAC also released related frequently asked questions, providing an official framework for parties assessing Venezuela-linked energy transactions during the license period.
ESHermes Pérez: Pese a inyección récord del BCV, la brecha cambiaria no cede
Hermes Pérez says the Central Bank of Venezuela has injected more than $12 billion through foreign-exchange trading desks so far, a record level of intervention. Even with that supply, the country’s exchange-rate gap has not narrowed. The figures point to a continuing disconnect between the scale of central-bank support and conditions in the currency market.
ESVenezuela: Oil Output Plateaus, Zionist-linked Colombian Mogul Gets Prime Crude Concession
Venezuela’s oil recovery has lost momentum despite business-friendly reforms and higher global prices, according to Venezuelanalysis. OPEC secondary sources estimated August production at 1.145 million barrels per day, 23,000 barrels above July but consistent with a broader recent plateau. The outlet also reported that a Colombian businessman it describes as having Zionist links received a prime crude concession, although the supplied excerpt provides no details about the award or its terms.
ESCon asfixia al crédito el BCV pone en jaque a la banca, sector productivo y consumidores
Venezuela’s bank lending remains too limited to serve as a broad funding channel for companies and households. New conditions imposed by the Central Bank could restrict credit further, placing additional pressure on banks, productive businesses and consumers. The banking system ended July with a loan portfolio of roughly $4 billion, underscoring the narrow scale of domestic financing available to support investment and consumption.
ESPdvsa facturó $17.200 millones entre enero y agosto de 2026
Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA, recorded $17.2 billion in hydrocarbon export revenue from January through August 2026, according to Finanzas Digital. The figure offers a headline measure of export billing during the period. However, the source item provides no detail on shipment volumes, realized prices, payment collection or the distribution of proceeds, limiting conclusions about operating performance and available cash.
ESPdvsa facturó US$ 17,2 mil millones en exportaciones
PDVSA reported US$17.2 billion in export billings. Diario Primicia said that amount was 76% higher than the total for the year’s first four months. The brief disclosure does not state the exact period covered by the latest figure, nor does it separate export volumes, prices or actual cash collections, limiting assessment of what drove the reported increase.
ESPresidente de Paraguay arriba a Caracas tras 20 meses de ruptura diplomática
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña traveled to Caracas after a 20-month break in diplomatic relations. Delcy Rodríguez received him at Miraflores on Saturday for talks centered on a $300 million debt owed by Paraguay’s Petropar to Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA. The meeting also covered possible hydrocarbon purchases, linking the diplomatic rapprochement to a potential settlement of legacy obligations and renewed energy trade.
ESTrump Allies Secure Venezuela Resource Concessions as ExxonMobil Eyes Return
Continental Resources, owned by billionaire Trump donor Harold Hamm, has reached an agreement with PDVSA to develop one of Venezuela’s largest oilfields. The company will receive a long-term concession covering 500 square kilometers and holding a 100% working interest. The transaction expands the role of politically connected US capital in Venezuela’s oil sector, while ExxonMobil is also considering a return, according to the source headline.
ESEmpresas de EEUU firman acuerdos para operar oro y petróleo en Venezuela
Two U.S. companies have moved to enter Venezuela’s extractive industries. Heeney Capital plans to operate the Chocó gold mine in Bolívar state, with investment of as much as $1 billion. Separately, Continental Resources has agreed preliminary terms with state oil company PDVSA to develop an oil block. The announcements point to prospective U.S. participation in both mining and hydrocarbons, although the oil arrangement remains at an initial stage and no implementation timetable was provided.
ESGeoPark contempla invertir 6.800 millones de dólares en el yacimiento Bare de Venezuela
GeoPark is considering investing $6.8 billion in Venezuela’s Bare oil field under a contract signed with PDVSA. The proposed program includes returning existing wells to service, fixing mechanical failures, drilling additional wells and applying steam injection. Its scale makes the agreement a potentially significant oil-sector project, although the reported amount remains under consideration rather than representing a finalized capital deployment commitment.
ESAndrés Sosa Pietri: Venezuela tiene capacidad para producir 15 millones de barriles diarios
Andrés Sosa Pietri, a former president of state oil company PDVSA, said Venezuela has the capacity to produce 15 million barrels of oil per day. He also criticized the agreement with Nabep and argued that the country should restore the legal framework established by the 1943 Hydrocarbons Law. His remarks pair a high-end production claim with a proposed change to the rules governing Venezuela’s oil industry.
ESPresidente de Pdvsa: pacto con EEUU durará 25 años y se renovará «las veces necesarias»
PDVSA president Héctor Obregón said an agreement with the United States will remain in force for 25 years and can be renewed as many times as needed. He said the long duration is intended to give greater legal and operational stability to long-term energy investments. The arrangement contemplates $100 billion in investment tied to the industry, making its durability a central element of the proposed capital program.
ESVenezuela mantuvo sus exportaciones de crudo en 1,17 millones de barriles diarios en agosto
Venezuela’s crude exports held at 1.17 million barrels per day in August despite operational constraints at PDVSA. The condition of export terminals and problems with crude quality disrupted operations and increased vessel waiting times for loading. Maintaining shipment volumes amid those difficulties suggests resilience in exports, but the delays highlight persistent weaknesses in the infrastructure and processes needed to move crude efficiently.