#Venezuela

A US special forces soldier involved in the operation that captured Venezuela's Maduro allegedly used classified intel to bet on Polymarket, pocketing over $400,000. The case exposes a gaping hole in how prediction markets are regulated.

The 'maximum pressure' strategy that squeezed Venezuela is running into harder walls in Iran. Here's what's different — and what it means for energy markets and global investors.

Trump administration's Venezuela intervention raises concerns about accelerating environmental destruction in Orinoco Basin as illegal mining and oil development threaten biodiversity hotspot.

As Trump pushes for expanded mining in Venezuela's Orinoco Basin, illegal operations have already devastated one of the world's most biodiverse regions. What price will nature pay for critical minerals?

Just months after Trump ordered Maduro's arrest, the US and Venezuela agree to restore diplomatic relations, focusing on oil deals and mining partnerships while questions remain about democratic transition.

Venezuela's oil supply cut after Maduro's removal leaves Cuba facing total collapse as power outages and water shortages paralyze daily life.

Despite setbacks in Venezuela and Panama, China's Latin American presence is anchored in massive trade relationships with the region's economic powerhouses.

Following Nicolás Maduro's capture, 1,557 Venezuelan political prisoners have applied for amnesty under new legislation, though critics point to selective exclusions that may protect the regime's interests.

Despite Energy Secretary Wright's bold predictions, Venezuelan oil exports face absorption challenges as U.S. Gulf refiners struggle with extra-heavy crude oversupply.

As Venezuela seeks IMF reengagement after Maduro's arrest, the country faces 180% debt-to-GDP ratio and hyperinflation. Access to frozen $4.9B in SDRs hangs in the balance.

Despite Trump's promise to unleash Venezuela's oil with $100B investment, major oil companies remain skeptical. Why are they hesitant about this opportunity?

Trump administration applies Venezuela's successful regime change playbook to Cuba, using oil blockades and economic pressure to target the 67-year communist government.