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BP Takes a Venezuelan Gas Field Under New US Rules

The Lorán gas licence gives bp, XRG and UCC equal shares in four trillion cubic feet of Venezuelan gas, under sanctions rules rewritten in February.

21 August 2026 · 6 min read

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US-backed Venezuela transition talks begin August 1 with a joint National Assembly–opposition agenda. María Corina Machado is excluded from the initial framework.

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Venezuela Earthquake Damage Hits $19.6 Billion

The World Bank estimates direct physical damage from Venezuela's June earthquakes at US$19.6 billion, with reconstruction...

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Venezuela Hosts IDB Mission After 7-Year Break

An IDB technical mission arrived in Caracas on July 22, its first Venezuela visit in 7...

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Venezuela Gold: Old Rivals Unite to Reclaim US$4 Billion in London

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BP, XRG Sign Venezuela Loran Gas Deal as Thaw Builds

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14 August 2026
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Venezuela Offers Subsidized Mortgages to Earthquake Victims

Venezuela has authorized three state banks to issue subsidized mortgages for June-earthquake victims, covering up to 80% of...

12 August 2026
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12 August 2026
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