An American national has been reported detained in Venezuela amid ongoing tensions over control and stabilization of the country’s oil sector following U.S. actions earlier this year. While the Venezuelan government under President Nicolás Maduro made claims about foreign “mercenaries” and arrested U.S. citizens in the past, exact names and full official details are sparse…
The global energy market is once again in focus after former US President Donald Trump claimed that Venezuela is set to supply up to $2.8 billion worth of oil to the United States. The statement has triggered strong reactions across oil markets, diplomatic circles, and investor communities, as it touches on sanctions, geopolitics, energy security,…
On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a dramatic military operation in Venezuela. U.S. forces struck key sites and took President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, into custody, flying them to New York to face serious criminal charges. The raid stunned the world. It was one of the most direct U.S. interventions…