AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS-Venezuela Energy Deal: Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called Trump’s oil agreement “illegitimate,” arguing the U.S. is negotiating Venezuela’s resources without democratic mandate, while Washington says the pact will expand Venezuelan output and limit China/Russia influence. Chevron Expansion: Chevron confirmed a $7B plan to expand in Venezuela, aiming to more than double production over the next five years, as Eni also signs major hydrocarbon deals. Sanctions & Mining: OFAC amended licenses to add coal to Venezuela mineral authorizations, expanding trade and payments while keeping tight U.S. control; separate reporting says the U.S. also expanded mining licenses to coal and gold amid sanctions oversight. Airport Recovery: Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía resumed operations using temporary terminals, now running at about 45% capacity after the June earthquake. Energy Infrastructure Push: Venezuela says it’s accelerating oil, gas, and petrochemical production via new PDVSA-linked agreements, pairing local workforce and resources with foreign capital and technology.
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