#Venezuela @CIG_telegram
The Venezuelan Bay of Bounty Hunters episode might be too small to qualify as U.S. interference. It is unlikely that Erik Prince (known for Blackwater USA) & co would have attempted this, even less likely for the U.S. this many decades after the Cold War. At least with the attacks on oil tankers in the Strait Hormuz last year the perpetrators (speculated to be Prince-affiliated) didn't have to be complete rogues, Israeli-American global institutions constantly project heavy provocations against Iran. Where as Silvercorp's intentions in Venezuela were either fueled by unrealistic assumptions, or they're gullible enough to be easily misled, maybe both.
Robert Young Pelton -When your $212m mercenary contract is with a flat broke fake rebel leader but is secured by “barrels of oil” he doesn’t own and your $50M deposit is $$49.95M light so you spend $60k on gear and you say to your workout bros, “fuck it what could possibly go wrong?”
@BikSlyce -Airan Berry is the Jacob Wohl of Erik Princes.
A Bay of Pigs-style fiasco in Venezuela -The Washington Post
A key figure behind the plot is Jordan Goudreau, a former U.S. Green Beret who runs Silvercorp USA, a Florida-based private security firm.
Reports of Goudreau’s operation paint a bizarre picture. Initial planning meetings a year ago in Colombia involved what one person described to the Associated Press as a “Star Wars summit of anti-Maduro goofballs,” replete with “military deserters accused of drug trafficking, shady financiers” and former regime officials.
Observers weren’t impressed by the handful of clandestine training camps that sprang up in Colombia. “You’re not going to take out Maduro with 300 hungry, untrained men,” Ephraim Mattos, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who trained some of the would-be combatants in first aid, told the AP.
The current episode smacks of “Keystone Cops” meets “Bay of Pigs,” Brett McGurk, a former Trump and Obama administration diplomat, suggested on Twitter.
“They were playing Rambo,” said Maduro, on whom the United States has placed a $15 million bounty. “They were playing hero.”
The incident does expose some of the problems that ail Venezuela’s opposition
http://archive.vn/O2r5J
The Venezuelan Bay of Bounty Hunters episode might be too small to qualify as U.S. interference. It is unlikely that Erik Prince (known for Blackwater USA) & co would have attempted this, even less likely for the U.S. this many decades after the Cold War. At least with the attacks on oil tankers in the Strait Hormuz last year the perpetrators (speculated to be Prince-affiliated) didn't have to be complete rogues, Israeli-American global institutions constantly project heavy provocations against Iran. Where as Silvercorp's intentions in Venezuela were either fueled by unrealistic assumptions, or they're gullible enough to be easily misled, maybe both.
Robert Young Pelton -When your $212m mercenary contract is with a flat broke fake rebel leader but is secured by “barrels of oil” he doesn’t own and your $50M deposit is $$49.95M light so you spend $60k on gear and you say to your workout bros, “fuck it what could possibly go wrong?”
@BikSlyce -Airan Berry is the Jacob Wohl of Erik Princes.
A Bay of Pigs-style fiasco in Venezuela -The Washington Post
A key figure behind the plot is Jordan Goudreau, a former U.S. Green Beret who runs Silvercorp USA, a Florida-based private security firm.
Reports of Goudreau’s operation paint a bizarre picture. Initial planning meetings a year ago in Colombia involved what one person described to the Associated Press as a “Star Wars summit of anti-Maduro goofballs,” replete with “military deserters accused of drug trafficking, shady financiers” and former regime officials.
Observers weren’t impressed by the handful of clandestine training camps that sprang up in Colombia. “You’re not going to take out Maduro with 300 hungry, untrained men,” Ephraim Mattos, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who trained some of the would-be combatants in first aid, told the AP.
The current episode smacks of “Keystone Cops” meets “Bay of Pigs,” Brett McGurk, a former Trump and Obama administration diplomat, suggested on Twitter.
“They were playing Rambo,” said Maduro, on whom the United States has placed a $15 million bounty. “They were playing hero.”
The incident does expose some of the problems that ail Venezuela’s opposition
http://archive.vn/O2r5J
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A Bay of Pigs-style fiasco in Venezuela - The Washington Post
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🇧🇷 Eight Amazon rainforest countries open summit in Belem, Brazil
For the first time in 14 years, presidents of the South American nations home to the Amazon rainforest are converging to chart a common course for protection of the bioregion and address organized crime.
The summit Tuesday and Wednesday in the Brazilian city of Belem is a meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said he hopes the Belem summit will awaken the organization that has met only three times in 45 years.
It’s Lula’s second attempt to form an Amazon bloc. He tried back when the last Amazon summit was held in 2009, during his first presidency, but was joined by only one other president from the region, Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana.
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For the first time in 14 years, presidents of the South American nations home to the Amazon rainforest are converging to chart a common course for protection of the bioregion and address organized crime.
The summit Tuesday and Wednesday in the Brazilian city of Belem is a meeting of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said he hopes the Belem summit will awaken the organization that has met only three times in 45 years.
It’s Lula’s second attempt to form an Amazon bloc. He tried back when the last Amazon summit was held in 2009, during his first presidency, but was joined by only one other president from the region, Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana.
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🌎 Eight Amazon countries sign Belem Declaration
🔻Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela Tuesday signed the Belem Declaration on the opening day of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) Summit in the Brazilian State of Pará.
Amazon nations agreed to a list of unified policies and measures to bolster regional cooperation, which include: protection and promotion of human rights; active participation and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples and local and traditional communities; gender equality.
It was up to the Brazilian government, as host of the Summit, to present a basic text, later analyzed and adjusted by the other countries.
🔻The joint declaration creates an alliance for combating forest destruction, but still leaves countries to pursue their own individual deforestation goals.
The European media were quick to call the Belem Declaration "a failure," as a lack of common stance on deforestation among countries of the Amazon region complicates the EU's negotiation process. The issue of deforestation is still standing in the way of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
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🔻Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela Tuesday signed the Belem Declaration on the opening day of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) Summit in the Brazilian State of Pará.
Amazon nations agreed to a list of unified policies and measures to bolster regional cooperation, which include: protection and promotion of human rights; active participation and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples and local and traditional communities; gender equality.
It was up to the Brazilian government, as host of the Summit, to present a basic text, later analyzed and adjusted by the other countries.
🔻The joint declaration creates an alliance for combating forest destruction, but still leaves countries to pursue their own individual deforestation goals.
The European media were quick to call the Belem Declaration "a failure," as a lack of common stance on deforestation among countries of the Amazon region complicates the EU's negotiation process. The issue of deforestation is still standing in the way of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
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#Brazil #Bolivia #Colombia #Ecuador #Guyana #Peru #Suriname #Venezuela #EU
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🇻🇪🇬🇾🛢 Venezuela protests oil production in territories disputed with Guyana
The Venezuelan government has protested against the issuance by the Guyana authorities of concessions to multinational oil and gas giants for oil production on the sea shelf and in connection with maneuvers of the US military forces in the disputed territories.
The long-running territorial dispute between the two countries over the ownership of a 159,500-square-kilometer territory west of the Essequibo River, dubbed Guyana-Essequibo, claimed by Caracas, has been aggravated by Guyana's granting of oil concessions to ExxonMobil. The offshore borders of the area are not delimited for now. Moreover, the US plans to deploy a military base in the disputed territory.
"Venezuela informs the international community and transnational energy companies that have illegally obtained permits from the government of Guyana for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in a large maritime area, the borders of which are not delimited, that these permits are absolutely groundless, contrary to international law and the principles enshrined in the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," the country's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
It may look like in search for new oil sources the US and multinational companies are getting ready for a new local conflict. But Venezuela is not in a position to engage in a full-scale military conflict with the United States. The concessions have been issued just few days after the controversial oil deal between Caracas and Washington. The oil production on the shelf of Guyana can be a part of that oil deal.
#Venezuela #Guyana #oil
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The Venezuelan government has protested against the issuance by the Guyana authorities of concessions to multinational oil and gas giants for oil production on the sea shelf and in connection with maneuvers of the US military forces in the disputed territories.
The long-running territorial dispute between the two countries over the ownership of a 159,500-square-kilometer territory west of the Essequibo River, dubbed Guyana-Essequibo, claimed by Caracas, has been aggravated by Guyana's granting of oil concessions to ExxonMobil. The offshore borders of the area are not delimited for now. Moreover, the US plans to deploy a military base in the disputed territory.
"Venezuela informs the international community and transnational energy companies that have illegally obtained permits from the government of Guyana for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in a large maritime area, the borders of which are not delimited, that these permits are absolutely groundless, contrary to international law and the principles enshrined in the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," the country's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
It may look like in search for new oil sources the US and multinational companies are getting ready for a new local conflict. But Venezuela is not in a position to engage in a full-scale military conflict with the United States. The concessions have been issued just few days after the controversial oil deal between Caracas and Washington. The oil production on the shelf of Guyana can be a part of that oil deal.
#Venezuela #Guyana #oil
@songofoil
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🇻🇪 🇬🇾 What is causing the conflict between Venezuela and Guyana?
Recently, Frida @sex_drugs_kahlo drew attention to the increased diplomatic activity of the Guyanese authorities regarding the disputed territories with Venezuela. The Guyanese authorities have appealed to the UN to hold a referendum in the disputed territories, which seems like a way to protect Guyana's national interests. However, this is actually about the interests of multinational corporations who want access to the deposits located there.
The conflict between Venezuela and Guyana has been a long-standing territorial dispute over an area of 159.5 thousand square kilometers west of the Essequibo River, known as "Guyana-Essequibo". Caracas claims ownership of this territory, and the dispute has escalated due to Guyana granting oil concessions to ExxonMobil. The maritime boundaries of this area have not yet been determined. Additionally, the United States plans to establish a military base on the disputed territory.
At first glance, it may seem that the United States and multinational companies are preparing for a new local conflict in their search for new oil sources. However, Venezuela is not in a position to challenge this, and the concessions were awarded just days after the controversial oil deal between Caracas and Washington was concluded. It is likely that offshore oil production in Guyana is part of this deal.
🔻This elegant solution allows the Venezuelan authorities to save face and meet the interests of multinational corporations, while still maintaining a high level of confrontation in the media. For Chevron and ExxonMobil, the important factor is the volume of oil they can produce and deliver to the market, regardless of whether it comes from Venezuela's shelf or the disputed territories with Guyana.
📌 It is worth noting that before the introduction of sanctions, approximately 30% of Venezuela's oil entered the US market. These supplies had a significant impact on domestic prices. Furthermore, this deal will also cause some damage to small refineries in China, which had been monopolizing oil from Venezuela at very favorable prices after the sanctions were imposed.
On the other hand, the Pentagon and the CIA will greatly benefit from this deal, as it includes plans to establish a military base in the region to protect the interests of multinational corporations. In the future, this base could be used to exert pressure on the Venezuelan government, including a naval blockade of part of Venezuela's coast and ports by groups of saboteurs.
#Venezuela #globalism #Guyana #economy
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Recently, Frida @sex_drugs_kahlo drew attention to the increased diplomatic activity of the Guyanese authorities regarding the disputed territories with Venezuela. The Guyanese authorities have appealed to the UN to hold a referendum in the disputed territories, which seems like a way to protect Guyana's national interests. However, this is actually about the interests of multinational corporations who want access to the deposits located there.
The conflict between Venezuela and Guyana has been a long-standing territorial dispute over an area of 159.5 thousand square kilometers west of the Essequibo River, known as "Guyana-Essequibo". Caracas claims ownership of this territory, and the dispute has escalated due to Guyana granting oil concessions to ExxonMobil. The maritime boundaries of this area have not yet been determined. Additionally, the United States plans to establish a military base on the disputed territory.
At first glance, it may seem that the United States and multinational companies are preparing for a new local conflict in their search for new oil sources. However, Venezuela is not in a position to challenge this, and the concessions were awarded just days after the controversial oil deal between Caracas and Washington was concluded. It is likely that offshore oil production in Guyana is part of this deal.
🔻This elegant solution allows the Venezuelan authorities to save face and meet the interests of multinational corporations, while still maintaining a high level of confrontation in the media. For Chevron and ExxonMobil, the important factor is the volume of oil they can produce and deliver to the market, regardless of whether it comes from Venezuela's shelf or the disputed territories with Guyana.
📌 It is worth noting that before the introduction of sanctions, approximately 30% of Venezuela's oil entered the US market. These supplies had a significant impact on domestic prices. Furthermore, this deal will also cause some damage to small refineries in China, which had been monopolizing oil from Venezuela at very favorable prices after the sanctions were imposed.
On the other hand, the Pentagon and the CIA will greatly benefit from this deal, as it includes plans to establish a military base in the region to protect the interests of multinational corporations. In the future, this base could be used to exert pressure on the Venezuelan government, including a naval blockade of part of Venezuela's coast and ports by groups of saboteurs.
#Venezuela #globalism #Guyana #economy
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🇻🇪🛢Asia's Battle for Venezuela's Oil: The Complex Fallout of U.S. Sanctions Easing
Despite the recent lifting of the U.S. oil embargo on Venezuelan oil, Asian countries, especially China and India, face a challenging scenario, warn S&P Global analysts.
The competition for Venezuelan oil is intensifying, raising concerns for these nations. With U.S. companies now allowed to explore and directly purchase oil from Venezuela's PDVSA, there's a risk of reduced oil shipments to China, impacting debt repayments, while U.S. oil imports surge.
Furthermore, Venezuelan barrels might compete with other Latin American and Canadian heavy oil grades. China's independent refineries consumed 360,000 b/d and 110,000 b/d of fuel oil from Venezuela in September, against the country's oil production of 770,000 b/d. Post-sanctions, experts fear China might face competition from the U.S., Europe, and India.
In the pre-sanctions period (2017-2019), India imported 300,000 b/s of Venezuelan oil, mainly through private refining companies like Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy.
India's future oil imports from Venezuela hinge on the country's energy security policies.
Refiners in Northeast and Southeast Asia worry that reduced imports from Venezuela could inflate spot prices for Middle East crude, highlighting the complexities of the situation.
#Venezuela #PDVSA #sanctions #oil #Asia #India
@songofoil
Despite the recent lifting of the U.S. oil embargo on Venezuelan oil, Asian countries, especially China and India, face a challenging scenario, warn S&P Global analysts.
The competition for Venezuelan oil is intensifying, raising concerns for these nations. With U.S. companies now allowed to explore and directly purchase oil from Venezuela's PDVSA, there's a risk of reduced oil shipments to China, impacting debt repayments, while U.S. oil imports surge.
Furthermore, Venezuelan barrels might compete with other Latin American and Canadian heavy oil grades. China's independent refineries consumed 360,000 b/d and 110,000 b/d of fuel oil from Venezuela in September, against the country's oil production of 770,000 b/d. Post-sanctions, experts fear China might face competition from the U.S., Europe, and India.
In the pre-sanctions period (2017-2019), India imported 300,000 b/s of Venezuelan oil, mainly through private refining companies like Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy.
India's future oil imports from Venezuela hinge on the country's energy security policies.
Refiners in Northeast and Southeast Asia worry that reduced imports from Venezuela could inflate spot prices for Middle East crude, highlighting the complexities of the situation.
#Venezuela #PDVSA #sanctions #oil #Asia #India
@songofoil
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🇻🇪🇬🇾ExxonMobil says it will stay in Guyana for the long term despite territorial dispute with Venezuela
Oil giant ExxonMobil says it will keep ramping up production in offshore Guyana despite the escalation of a territorial dispute with neighboring Venezuela, which claims that oil-rich region as its own.
ExxonMobil Guyana said it was reaffirming its “long-term commitment to Guyana” as tensions grow between the two South American countries.
🗣 “We are not going anywhere – our focus remains on developing the resources efficiently and responsibly, per our agreement with the Guyanese government,” the company said in a statement.
ExxonMobil is producing about 600,000 barrels of oil a day after successfully drilling more than 40 wells off Guyana’s Essequibo region.
The Exxon-Mobil consortium also submitted a bid and received approval to develop three more areas in the region believed to contain additional oil deposits.
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Oil giant ExxonMobil says it will keep ramping up production in offshore Guyana despite the escalation of a territorial dispute with neighboring Venezuela, which claims that oil-rich region as its own.
ExxonMobil Guyana said it was reaffirming its “long-term commitment to Guyana” as tensions grow between the two South American countries.
ExxonMobil is producing about 600,000 barrels of oil a day after successfully drilling more than 40 wells off Guyana’s Essequibo region.
The Exxon-Mobil consortium also submitted a bid and received approval to develop three more areas in the region believed to contain additional oil deposits.
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#Guyana #Venezuela
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🇺🇸 The U.S. cities Biden is flying hundreds of thousands of migrants in controversial program that sparked national security fears
The vast majority of migrant flights President Joe Biden's White House is transporting directly from foreign countries to U.S. airports to bypass the southern border are landing in Florida.
A new analysis from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals that 326,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela arrived in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' state since the program started in January 2023.
Lawyers for Biden's immigration agencies refused to disclose through a FOIA request data on which airports were receiving the undocumented migrants, claiming it would compromise safety and create national security 'vulnerabilities.'
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#US #border #Cuba #Haiti #Nicaragua #Venezuela
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The vast majority of migrant flights President Joe Biden's White House is transporting directly from foreign countries to U.S. airports to bypass the southern border are landing in Florida.
A new analysis from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals that 326,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela arrived in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' state since the program started in January 2023.
Lawyers for Biden's immigration agencies refused to disclose through a FOIA request data on which airports were receiving the undocumented migrants, claiming it would compromise safety and create national security 'vulnerabilities.'
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#US #border #Cuba #Haiti #Nicaragua #Venezuela
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🇻🇪🇦🇷 Venezuela to grant passage to top Machado aides to Argentina
Venezuela will grant safe passage to six aides to opposition leader María Corina Machado who are seeking asylum in Argentina, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the matter.
Machado’s campaign manager, Magalli Meda, as well as top advisors Pedro Urruchurtu, Claudia Macero and three others sought refuge in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last month after Venezuela’s Public Prosecutor ordered their arrest for alleged involvement in a plot to destabilize Nicolás Maduro’s government.
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#Venezuela #Argentina
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Venezuela will grant safe passage to six aides to opposition leader María Corina Machado who are seeking asylum in Argentina, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the matter.
Machado’s campaign manager, Magalli Meda, as well as top advisors Pedro Urruchurtu, Claudia Macero and three others sought refuge in Argentina’s embassy in Caracas last month after Venezuela’s Public Prosecutor ordered their arrest for alleged involvement in a plot to destabilize Nicolás Maduro’s government.
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#Venezuela 🇻🇪: Criminal group "Tren del Llano" attacked Venezuelan Forces in #Guárico.
One of the gunmen is armed with a 7.62x39mm AK-103 assault rifle —seems to be obtained from Venezuelan Army / CAVIM stocks.
https://x.com/war_noir/status/1818408227811606813
One of the gunmen is armed with a 7.62x39mm AK-103 assault rifle —seems to be obtained from Venezuelan Army / CAVIM stocks.
https://x.com/war_noir/status/1818408227811606813
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#Venezuela 🇻🇪: "Tren del Llano" Group released a new video from #Guárico to threaten Maduro and Venezuelan Forces.
Gunmen are carrying FN FAL rifles, Yugoslav M60 AT and M60P1 AP rifle grenades, AK-103 rifles (from Military / CAVIM stocks) and 5.56mm #NATO M4-pattern carbines.
https://x.com/war_noir/status/1818454660170006553
Gunmen are carrying FN FAL rifles, Yugoslav M60 AT and M60P1 AP rifle grenades, AK-103 rifles (from Military / CAVIM stocks) and 5.56mm #NATO M4-pattern carbines.
https://x.com/war_noir/status/1818454660170006553
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⚠️ Update: Almost all states of #Venezuela have been severely impacted by today's power outage with only limited connectivity remaining; the Communications Minister has attributed the incident to "electrical sabotage" #30Ago #SinLuz
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🇻🇪🇬🇾 Venezuela’s Aggressive Moves in Guyana’s Waters Condemned by OAS
The Organization of American States (OAS) has strongly condemned Venezuela for its recent threats against ExxonMobil’s operations in Guyana’s waters. This marks a critical escalation in the longstanding territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both nations.
The dispute has gained urgency following ExxonMobil’s major oil discoveries in Guyana’s offshore fields, which Venezuela claims are being exploited illegally. Guyana has sought international support, including from the UN and CARICOM, while the U.S. has warned Venezuela of consequences if provocations continue.
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The Organization of American States (OAS) has strongly condemned Venezuela for its recent threats against ExxonMobil’s operations in Guyana’s waters. This marks a critical escalation in the longstanding territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, a resource-rich area claimed by both nations.
The dispute has gained urgency following ExxonMobil’s major oil discoveries in Guyana’s offshore fields, which Venezuela claims are being exploited illegally. Guyana has sought international support, including from the UN and CARICOM, while the U.S. has warned Venezuela of consequences if provocations continue.
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OAS Alerts on Venezuelan Threats to ExxonMobil in Guyana
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) unequivocally condemns the recent actions of Venezuelan naval vessels threatening
📖 🇺🇸 🇻🇪 U.S. Seizes A Shadow Fleet Super Tanker off Venezuela | The Skipper Has Been Arrested!
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner — discusses the arrest of the stateless Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper off the coast of Venezuela by the United States for carrying Venezuelan and Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions.
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Information about MT Skipper and the Shadow Fleet
08:47 Sanctioned Tankers Worldwide
10:31 Military Operations Around Venezuela
11:24 What Comes Next?
📎 Sal Mercogliano
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner — discusses the arrest of the stateless Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper off the coast of Venezuela by the United States for carrying Venezuelan and Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions.
00:00 Introduction
02:02 Information about MT Skipper and the Shadow Fleet
08:47 Sanctioned Tankers Worldwide
10:31 Military Operations Around Venezuela
11:24 What Comes Next?
📎 Sal Mercogliano
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U.S. Seizes A Shadow Fleet Super Tanker off Venezuela | The Skipper Has Been Arrested!
U.S. Seizes the Skipper
December 11, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the arrest of the stateless Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper off the coast of…
December 11, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the arrest of the stateless Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper off the coast of…
📝 🇻🇪 🇹🇼 "With the U.S. instituting a blockade of Venezuela, I am concerned for the threshold of a blockade on Taiwan being lowered." - SA Defensa
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With the U.S. instituting a blockade of Venezuela, I am concerned for the threshold of a blockade on Taiwan being lowered.
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📍#UnitedStates / #Venezuela (🇺🇸/🇻🇪)
President @realDonaldTrump has announced a full…
With the U.S. instituting a blockade of Venezuela, I am concerned for the threshold of a blockade on Taiwan being lowered.
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📍#UnitedStates / #Venezuela (🇺🇸/🇻🇪)
President @realDonaldTrump has announced a full…
🏴☠️ 🇺🇸 🇻🇪 The "Blockade" [or Embargo] of Venezuela | John Paul Jones Edition
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner — discusses President Donald Trump's announcement of a "Blockade" of Venezuela and what it means for shipping.
📎 What's Going on With Shipping?
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner — discusses President Donald Trump's announcement of a "Blockade" of Venezuela and what it means for shipping.
📎 What's Going on With Shipping?
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President Trump Announces a "Blockade" [or Embargo] of Venezuela |The John Paul Jones Edition
The U.S. "Blockades" Venezuela
December 19, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses President Donald Trump's announcement of a "Blockade" of Venezuela and…
December 19, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses President Donald Trump's announcement of a "Blockade" of Venezuela and…
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🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇻🇪 The boarding and seizing of Centuries, unlike SKIPPER, will raise issues regarding the legality and authoriity for the U.S. boarding. - Sal Mercogliano MT Centuries IMO: 9206310 is Panama-flagged, Hong Kong-owned, and does not have any sanctions…
🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇻🇪 The U.S. Seized a Second Tanker from Venezuela | Sanctioned Oil in the Crosshairs
🚢 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner — discusses the United States seizure of the MT Centuries off the coast of Venezuela on December 20, 2035
📎 Sal Mercogliano
🚢 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner — discusses the United States seizure of the MT Centuries off the coast of Venezuela on December 20, 2035
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The U.S. Seized a Second Tanker from Venezuela | Sanctioned Oil in the Crosshairs
US Seizes Another Tanker
December 20, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the United States seizure of the MT Centuries off the coast of Venezuela on December…
December 20, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the United States seizure of the MT Centuries off the coast of Venezuela on December…
🇺🇸 🇨🇺 🇻🇪 Cuba's government confirms that 32 Cubans were killed in the U.S. operation to take Maduro.
2 days of national mourning have been declared in the country.
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2 days of national mourning have been declared in the country.
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BREAKING: Cuba's government confirms that 32 Cubans were killed in the U.S. operation to take Maduro.
2 days of national mourning have been declared in the country.
Quoting Oficina_Prensa (@PrensaCubCol)
Cuba🇨🇺 decreta 2 días de Duelo Nacional por combatientes…
2 days of national mourning have been declared in the country.
Quoting Oficina_Prensa (@PrensaCubCol)
Cuba🇨🇺 decreta 2 días de Duelo Nacional por combatientes…