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December 18, 2025
Washington imposed sanctions on 29 vessels, their management companies and related firms on Thursday as it targeted Tehran's alleged "shadow fleet" that exports Iranian oil and petroleum products. U.S. Treasury says the targeted vessels and…
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December 17, 2025
Analysts and business leaders say that foreign currency flows into Venezuela's private sector could drop in the next few weeks, after Washington ordered a ban on oil tankers as part of sanctions. This would likely fuel inflation in this OPEC country. U.S.
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December 17, 2025
Analysts and business leaders'said that foreign currency flows into Venezuela's private sectors, in both cash and cryptocurrency could?fall over the next few weeks, after Washington ordered a blocking of oil tankers as part of sanctions. This would likely stoke inflation in Venezuela…
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December 17, 2025
Sources close to the company's operations say that Venezuelan state-run PDVSA resumed oil cargo deliveries at its terminals on Wednesday, following a cyberattack this week which affected its central administrative systems. The company was able…
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December 16, 2025
U.S. crude oil futures jumped more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered "a total and complete" blockade against all sanctioned tankers that enter or leave Venezuela. U.S. Crude Futures rose 1.3% or 72 cents to $55.99 as of 0022 GMT.
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December 16, 2025
Traders and sources claim that Venezuelan oil customers including Chinese refiners are demanding more?discounts from the state-run PDVSA following the U.S. seizing of a vessel carrying crude from the OPEC nation. The U.S. Coast Guard, as Washington…
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December 16, 2025
Traders and sources claim that Venezuela's PDVSA, the state-run oil company, is facing stuck cargoes, increasing price discounts, and customer demands to change the terms of spot contracts after the U.S. seized a ship transporting the OPEC nation's crude. The U.S.
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December 15, 2025
Venezuela's PDVSA suffered a cyberattack, which it blamed on the United States. The state-run oil firm said that none of its operations had been affected, despite four sources claiming that the systems were still down and oil cargo deliveries had been suspended. The tensions between the U.S.
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December 12, 2025
According to a document that was unveiled on Friday, the U.S. Government seized the M/T Skipper on Wednesday as a warrant signed by a judge was about to expire. The warrant was signed on November 26 by U.S. Magistrate Zia Faruqui, and gave the Trump Administration until December 10…
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December 12, 2025
Two sources confirmed on Friday that the oil'supertanker Skipper', which was seized this week by the U.S. near Venezuela as part of a pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro is headed to Houston. According to?TankerTrackers.com's analysis of satellite images…
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December 10, 2025
Two?U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday that the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump has seized a?oil?tanker? off the coasts of Venezuela. Officials told reporters on Wednesday. The move comes amid a massive U.S. build-up of military forces in the region.
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December 10, 2025
Venezuela will likely retain its seat within OPEC, even if U.S. president Donald Trump succeeds in forcing a government change in the oil-rich nation. The U.S. wants to bolster their alliance with the cartel while they?expand their own sphere of influences. The U.S.
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December 10, 2025
Venezuela will likely retain its seat in OPEC, even if U.S. president Donald Trump succeeds in forcing a change in government in the oil rich country. The U.S. wants to strengthen its alliance with the cartel while expanding its own sphere?of?influence. The U.S.
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December 7, 2025
The skipper of Britain's Dylan Fletcher had a message for his crew as he lined up to compete in the SailGP grand final three-boat race last month: "Welcome the $2 million lottery". "The expression meant that there was nothing to lose, and that it is an opportunity.
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December 5, 2025
Their lawyer revealed that the family of a Colombian who claims to have been killed by a U.S. Airstrike near the coast of Colombia has brought their case before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. They are seeking accountability for the deadly U.S.
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December 4, 2025
Law enforcement officials from Cuba stated on Thursday that the island is prioritizing its fight against drug trafficking in Caribbean. They also said they continue to share information with the U.S. Coast Guard despite the escalating tensions…
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December 4, 2025
Eramet, the French mining company, said that it aims to increase its manganese and lithium deliveries from Gabon, as well as from Argentina, in order to improve its finances which has been affected by declining profits and increasing debt. Early December…
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December 4, 2025
Chicago wheat and corn prices fell on Thursday as fears of escalation of military activity in the Black Sea grain export area eased. As of 0344 GMT the most active wheat contract on Chicago Board of Trade lost 0.05%, to $5.38 per bushel. Corn fell 0.17%, to $4.42-3/4 per bushel.
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December 3, 2025
According to shipping documents and data, Venezuelan oil exports increased slightly in November to 921,000 barrels a day (bpd), the third highest monthly average this year. The country used more diluting agents to produce exportable grades.
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December 2, 2025
Chicago soybean futures climbed higher on Wednesday. This was largely due to the acceleration of U.S. soybean exports to China following months of tariff-related disruptions. However, concerns remain over China's general purchase pace. As of 0305 GMT…
