Oil companies mobilize equipment to Venezuela’s disaster zone

Julio A. López, Editor-in-Chief.— Several companies in the energy sector have begun moving heavy equipment and specialized personnel into the areas devastated by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela, joining the search, rescue, and recovery effort. The Daily Journal has obtained internal emails ordering an immediate review of equipment availability, the reactivation of existing contracts, and […]

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OFAC temporarily authorizes Transactions for humanitarian aid following Venezuela earthquake

The Daily Journal. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a general license Thursday that temporarily authorizes transactions related to humanitarian relief efforts following the earthquake in Venezuela, partially easing restrictions under the country’s sanctions program. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License No. 60, allowing “all transactions related to earthquake […]

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