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In this scenario Trump's oil play could actually help Venezuelans

It would take major systematic changes both commercially and in the government, and it's unclear whether any of that is in the works yet

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US capture of Russian-flagged ship could derail Ukraine War talks

Experts say this could also give Europeans permission to seize Moscow's ships and kill relations

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Latin America

When Trump's big Venezuela oil grab runs smack into reality

The White House is proudly embracing an era of fossil-fuel imperialism when global markets are vastly different

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Trump's Venezuela oil obsession doesn't make sense

The president accused Caracas of 'stealing' the commodity and vows to take it back. First, we don't need it, second, invading for it would be a blunder.

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Middle East

Saudi oil production cuts: A self-interested move

After years of acting as a global manager of oil markets under US tutelage, Riyadh’s posture now is clearly a 'Saudi-first' approach.

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Latin America

Oil may be the gateway to kicking Venezuelan sanctions

The looming energy crisis seems to have Biden thinking more clearly about the status quo when it comes to Nicholas Maduro.