3 pledges Trump has made on Iran Trump's ambitions to reshape Iran's political and economic order extend beyond military action. Axios · Mar 6
US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven The Independent UK · Mar 6
In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration The Independent UK · Mar 6
Iran is not Venezuela, despite Trump’s hopes of repeating ‘regime capture’ strategy Experts say US influence over South American neighbour will be hard to replicate in country with deep and long-standing antipathy to the west The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads Venezuela’s Orinoco River Basin is a wild land of lush forests, grasslands and a vast delta of jungle wetlands teeming with wildlife. River dolphins and endangered Orinoco crocodiles ply its waterways, and over 1,000 freshwater fish and bird species can be found there. The Conversation · Mar 6
US and Venezuela to reestablish diplomatic relations after Maduro's ouster The US and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic ties after nearly a decade, aiming for a peaceful democratic transition and closer cooperation on mining and oil, according to the US State Department. Euronews · Mar 6
'We want to finish this one first': After Iran and Venezuela, Trump hints Cuba could be next President Trump indicated the U.S. may shift its focus to Cuba after resolving the situation in Iran. He praised Senator Marco Rubio's work on Cuba, suggesting a future return for "unbelievable people." This comes as Cuba faces an energy blockade, exacerbating its economic crisis. The Times of India · Mar 6
U.S. and Venezuela reach historic agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties Doug Burgum met with Venezuela's acting president this week to discuss oil and mineral opportunities and secure a gold deal. Axios · Mar 6
US interior secretary says Venezuela is offering security assurances to foreign mining companies U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Venezuela offers security guarantees to mining companies that want to invest in risky, mineral-rich regions The Independent UK · Mar 5
The U.S. just seized 1,000 kilos of Venezuelan gold — and the deal comes with a twist This is not an everyday trade agreement. We Got This Covered · Mar 5
Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament The Independent UK · Mar 5
'Have to be involved in appointment of next Iranian leader': Trump calls Khamenei's son Mojtaba 'unacceptable', 'lightweight' President Trump declared he will personally select Iran's next leader, deeming Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, "unacceptable." Trump stated he must be involved in the appointment, comparing it to Venezuela, to ensure a leader who brings peace, not war. This comes amid a US military campaign targeting Iran's capabilities, not regime… The Times of India · Mar 5
American Freed From Venezuelan Prison Recounts Ordeal After Being Beaten And Accused Of Being a Spy: 'I Thought This Is It' A 28-year-old American who was detained in Venezuela after crossing the border from Brazil in December said he was beaten, denied food and water, and held in restraints before being taken to a prison. Latin Times · Mar 5
Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader "Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran." Axios · Mar 5
Latin Times · Mar 5 Trump-Brokered Deal Sends Up to 1,000 Kg of Venezuelan Gold to U.S. Refineries At current market prices, a kilogram of gold is valued at roughly $166,000, putting the potential value of the shipment in the hundreds of millions of dollars
The Times of India · Mar 5 Venezuela to sell up to 1,000 kg of gold to US markets in new deal: Report Venezuela's Minerven has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Trafigura to sell 650-1,000 kg of gold dore bars to the US. US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum facilitated the deal, which involves gold being sent to US refineries. This marks a significant tightening of commercial ties between the US and Venezuela.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 5 Ten Make-or-Break Players for the World Baseball Classic Contenders From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.
Axios · Mar 5 Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal The arrangement shows the tightening commercial bounds between Venezuela and the U.S.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 US airline cleared to launch first flights to Venezuela since 2019 The State Department continues to warn Americans not to travel to Venezuela
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Freed Argentine officer urges release of remaining foreign prisoners in Venezuela Nahuel Gallo, an Argentine military police officer, is urging the international community to push Venezuela to free 24 foreigners still in detention
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic
The Independent UK · Mar 4 A Venezuelan couple was feared to have been detained by ICE. The wife was then found dead in camper as missing husband named person of interest Jeusselem Elieth Genes Vitola and Alvaro Jose Urbina Rojas immigrated to Utah from Venezuela 10 years ago
The Independent UK · Mar 4 US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector
Fortune · Mar 4 Air France will suspend flights to Havana after the U.S. Venezuela strike chokes Cuba's oil lifeline The U.S. attack on Venezuela cut off all shipments to Cuba. Now Trump is threatening tariffs on any country that ships or sells oil to the nation.