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US Renews Sanctions Against Venezuela
In a move set to reverberate through global markets and geopolitical dynamics, the United States has announced the renewal of sanctions against Venezuela, citing unmet political commitments by President Nicolás Maduro. This decision comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations and holds significant implications for Venezuela, a key player in the international oil arena.
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The Shipping Mafia: Italian broker Erik Roveta detained in Greece over $21bn oil fraud claim
The mythical villa in Varkiza, his wife's gallery and luxury cars - Accused of setting up a network of shipping companies and breaking the Venezuelan oil embargo - Twice arrested for the same case and released
Venezuela Unilaterally Creates New State in Disputed Territory with Guyana
In a move likely to escalate tensions with neighboring Guyana, Venezuela's lawmakers, aligned with President Nicolas Maduro's government, have passed legislation to establish a new state within the disputed Essequibo region. The decision comes amidst a longstanding territorial dispute between the two nations, with the legal case pending in the UN International Court of Justice.
The mysterious black goo of Venezuela: La Mancha Negra (video)
Is it true that there is a substance seeping up from the ground on a road in Venezuela that no one can identify?
US reimposing some sanctions after Venezuela upholds candidate ban
The United States on Monday began reimposing sanctions on Venezuela by restricting its mining sector after the South American nation's top court upheld the disqualification of an opposition presidential hopeful.
British warship in Guyana waters, fanning tensions with Venezuela
A British warship arrived off the coast of Guyana on Friday, further fueling tensions over a territorial dispute with Venezuela, which has launched a major military exercise in response to what it termed an "unacceptable" threat.
Great Britain made a mess? Army deployed, aircrafts raised
The new phase came after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ordered the deployment of the military near the borders, both on land and at sea.
UN to hold emergency meeting at Guyana's request on Venezuelan claim to vast oil-rich region
The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency closed meeting Friday at the request of Guyana following Venezuela's weekend referendum claiming the vast oil- and mineral-rich Essequibo region that makes up a large part of its neighbor.
That's it, a serious war is brewing; Three armies on the borders
Let's recall that in a public address after Sunday's referendum on the annexation of the Essequibo region, Nicolas Maduro presented a map showing the territory of Guyana on the Venezuelan side.
The Essequibo region is rich in oil and has been a disputed territory since the 19th century when Guyana was a British colony.
Brazil Sends Troops to Border with Venezuela
Brazil announced it had begun deploying troops along its border with Venezuela after the government in Caracas said it intended to annex territory controlled by Guyana, the BBC reported on Thursday.
Agence France-Presse adds that the increased presence is part of efforts to "guarantee the inviolability of the territory".
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