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Nicolás Maduro praises Venezuela-Cuba brotherhood on Moncada anniversary
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 26, 2025
Caracas, July 26 (RHC)-- President Nicolás Maduro praised the bonds of brotherhood between Venezuela and Cuba, as today marks the 72nd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks. “Never before has such...
Venezuela’s returning migrants allege abuses in El Salvador’s ‘hell’ prison where U.S. sent them
Los Angeles Times
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July 23, 2025
LOBATERA, Venezuela — Carlos Uzcátegui tightly hugged his sobbing wife and stepdaughter on Wednesday as the morning fog in western Venezuela lifted. The family’s first embrace in more than a year finally convinced him that his nightmare inside a...
Venezuela’s returning migrants allege abuses in El Salvador’s ‘hell’ prison where US sent them
Associated Press
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July 23, 2025
LOBATERA, Venezuela (AP) — Carlos Uzcátegui tightly hugged his sobbing wife and stepdaughter on Wednesday as the morning fog in western Venezuela lifted. The family’s first embrace in more than a year finally convinced him that his nightmare...
Venezuelan Migrants Describe Torture After Deportation to El Salvador
Tico Times
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July 23, 2025
“You’re going to rot in here. You’ll spend 300 years in prison.” That’s what Maikel Olivera says guards repeatedly told him during his four-month detention in El Salvador’s notorious mega prison. On Tuesday, the 37-year-old reunited with his...
Public support for Trump's tariff plan remains low as reciprocal duties take effect
AS
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August 1, 2025
The day has officially arrived (kind of). Though President Donald Trump’s retaliatory tariffs were set to go into effect on August 1, he is giving Customs and Border Enforcement until August 7 to get ready for the additional processing necessary...
Spanish ‘King’ Juul Missiaen delights Paco kids
Inquirer
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August 2, 2025
International male pageant winner Juul Missiaen returned to Manila from his home country of Spain more than a month since claiming his global title in Manila. He became the first Spaniard to win the crown in the Manila-based Man of the World...
Maduro extols Venezuela-Cuba brotherhood on Moncada Anniversary
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 26, 2025
“Never before has such profound brotherhood and such growing love been seen as that which exists between Cuba and Venezuela. We are two sister revolutions in Bolivar and Marti, in Fidel and Chavez,” the head of state wrote on his Telegram account....
Petro Defends Colombia-Venezuela Binational Economic Zone Amid Opposition Attacks and Misinformation
teleSUR
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Colombian president rejects sovereignty accusations over binational economic agreement. Photo: Colprensa. July 25, 2025 Hour: 10:09 pm Facing unfounded accusations from opposition forces, President Gustavo Petro reaffirms his commitment to the...
Colombia and Venezuela announce the creation of the first “Binational Economic Zone of Peace”
Latin America Reports
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July 25, 2025
Caracas, Venezuela – Last week, Colombia and Venezuela signed a memorandum of understanding to create the first binational economic zone on the border that the two countries share. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez signed the agreement...
Oil Futures Fall on Venezuela News, Pre-Weekend Selling
Progressive Farmer
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The front-month NYMEX WTI futures contract fell by $0.87 to $65.16 barrel (bbl), while September ICE Brent futures contract declined by $0.76 to $68.42 bbl. August RBOB gasoline futures dropped by $0.0072 to $2.097 gallon, and the front-month ULSD...
The Energy Report: Oil for Prisoners
Investing
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July 25, 2025
Oil prices dipped yesterday following the uplifting news that Chevron (NYSE:CVX) will soon be able to restart oil production in Venezuela—thanks to a breakthrough agreement that’s bringing American prisoners home. In an unexpected turn of events,...
Oil up; trade optimism offsets Venezuela supply boost
Azzet
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July 25, 2025
Oil prices ticked up during Asian trade on Friday, with investors focusing on signs of progress in global trade negotiations, which boosted sentiment around oil demand and the broader economic outlook, outweighing concerns about potential...
Anti-Mining ‘Crackdown’ Shifts Ops Elsewhere in Venezuela
InSight Crime - Washington D.C.
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July 25, 2025
Despite repeated and widely publicized government operations against illegal mining in Venezuela’s Amazonas state, the criminal networks and corrupt actors behind the trade have only deepened their presence. On June 25, Venezuelan soldiers seized...
Trump admin allows Chevron to again pump oil in Venezuela, reversing ban
FOX Business
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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth unpacks the deal with Hess on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.' The Trump administration will once again allow Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela, reversing a prior ban. The reversal is believed to be part of a recent prisoner...
Maduro Confirms Sale of Venezuelan Fertilizer Firm Monómeros to Colombia, Ending Privatization Rumors
Venezuelanalysis
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July 25, 2025
Bags of Monómeros fertilizer stacked for distribution, highlighting the company's key role in Colombia’s agricultural supply chain. (Monómeros / Facebook) Mexico City, Mexico, July 25, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan President Nicolás...
Chevron is running US foreign policy in Venezuela
Unherd
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July 25, 2025
After decades of shady dealings with one of the world’s most egregious dictatorships, US oil companies are on the wrong side of history once again. This time, American leaders appear to be falling into line. It was reported yesterday that the...
US refiners offset Venezuela, Mexico losses with new oil sources
Al Mayadeen
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July 25, 2025
US Gulf Coast refiners ramp up Middle Eastern and South American crude imports to balance losses due to Venezuelan sanctions and declining Mexican supply. US Gulf Coast refiners are increasing their purchases of Middle Eastern and South American...
Trump enacts tariffs, sanctions state officials and invokes “national emergency” against Brazil
World Socialist Web Site
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August 2, 2025
Demonstration in Brasilia against Trump's tariffs [Photo: José Cruz/Agência Brasil]On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing devastating 50 percent tariffs against Brazil, which take effect next week. Trump’s order...
Venezuela Strengthens Communal Democracy: Over 21 Million to Elect Local Leaders on July 27
teleSUR
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July 21, 2025
Venezuelan communities to decide their future: municipal elections and youth-led popular consultation set for July 27.Photo: Photo: Communes and Social Movements. July 21, 2025 Hour: 4:25 pm With more than 21 million voters and 148,000 candidates,...
Ovbije Leads Drive For Resilient, Low-Carbon Energy Across Africa
Daily Independent
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July 25, 2025
1 Oghenekevwe Ovbije, Director of Energy Business at Energia Core, speaks with Ngozi Uma about the challenges in oil production, the potential of geothermal energy, the untapped value of artificial lift systems, and the tools that can help Africa...