Venezuela consolidates position as Latin America and the Caribbean’s Third-Largest oil producer

The Daily Journal.— Venezuela ranked as the third-largest oil producer in Latin America and the Caribbean in April, accounting for 11% of the region’s crude output, according to the latest report from the Latin American Energy Organization (Olacde), cited by EFE. Regional oil production reached 318 million barrels in April, up 10% from the same […]

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Trump praises Chevron’s return to Venezuela and predicts major profits

The Daily Journal — U.S. President Donald Trump praised Chevron’s return to Venezuela and said the American oil company now operates in the country “much bigger and stronger than ever,” with expectations of generating substantial profits. He credited his administration’s policies for the company’s performance. “They threw Mike and Chevron out of Venezuela, but now […]

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The oil sector expanded by more than 9% in the second quarter

The Daily Journal — Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced that Venezuela’s oil sector expanded by more than 9% during the second quarter of the year. She added that the industry also posted year-over-year growth exceeding 10% compared with the same period in 2025. “The hydrocarbons sector remains active and continues to recover. During this second […]

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