Explainer: What Does the New U.S. License for Venezuelan Oil Actually Mean?
The U.S. didn't renew General License 44. Instead, it replaced it for "wind down" license 44A. What does it mean?
Tag: oil
What Does The Evidence Actually Say About Sanctions on Venezuela?
While its economic effect is subjected to intense debate, its political impact is more clear. Here’s an overview of the conflicting stances around how these measures affect our economy and our people
What the Israel-Hamas War Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for Venezuela
Six questions to assess whether events in the Middle East can affect Venezuelan oil and politics
Will Maduro Escalate the Esequibo Conflict?
Chavismo is using Guyana’s oil activity in disputed waters—and its support by the US—to galvanize the population and sabotage the opposition primaries with a referendum
The Oil Pendulum and the Absent Questions About the Venezuelan Oil Industry
Chávez forced PDVSA back into a tight political control and statism. Now, Maduro’s trying to get the company on its feet again with the opposite approach. How far can he walk that path?
How the Oil Debate Changed Venezuela After August 29, 1975
During Carlos Andrés Pérez’s first presidency, a law was passed so Venezuela could benefit the most from oil revenue. It was well thought out and, most importantly, well executed. It would change our relationship with our natural resources forever.
The Long View on Oil-to-China
Over on Global Barrel, Tom O’Donnell makes the case that the Venezuela-China oil relationship has now reached a kind of critical mass that will keep it going far into...
So, how did we get screwed this Semana Santa?
Ah, the holiday-smoke-screened Fuck-You Decree: it’s almost as much a Venezuelan Easter Tradition as enormous traffic jams and Bipolar Pisillo. This year, Chávez stuck to the classics. Nothing fancy,...
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