Repsol regains control of Venezuelan oil assets after new deal
Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with the Venezuelan government and state oil company PDVSA to regain operational control of its oil assets in Venezuela.The deal includes a payment mechanism through oil shipments and aims to significantly expand production, with plans to triple output within three years.Repsol's Executive Managing Director of Exploration and Production, Francisco Gea, confirmed the company's commitment to Venezuela, where it has operated continuously since 1993.The agreement marks a reversal of previous operational constraints caused by US sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector.The new framework is expected to provide Repsol with greater financial security and help... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 13:32 LONDON
US Temporarily Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan State-Run Banks
The United States Treasury has temporarily eased sanctions on Venezuela's central bank and several other state-run financial institutions.This move allows these banks to use US dollars and re-enter global financial markets.The easing of sanctions was announced by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on April 15, 2026.Licences were issued authorising commercial links with the Central Bank of Venezuela, Banco de Venezuela, Banco Digital de los Trabajadores, and Banco del Tesoro.Sanctions had been in place since 2019, restricting these banks' ability to process and move money internationally.The temporary easing could facilitate the flow of revenue from Venezuelan oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 14:01 LONDON
President Trump urges unified GOP support for clean FISA 702 extension amid active Iran military operations
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "It is my Great Honor to endorse Highly Respected Omaha City Councilman, Brinker Harding, who is running to represent the Fantastic People of Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District. A Fourth Generation Omahan, Businessman, and very popular Omaha City Councilman, Brinker has dedicated his life to serving his Community. As your next Congressman, Brinker will work tirelessly to Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U. A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 18:30 LONDON
Second Venezuelan Doctor Detained by Immigration Agents in South Texas
A second Venezuelan doctor was detained by immigration agents in South Texas on Saturday, shortly after a family physician from Venezuela was also taken into custody.Both doctors were traveling at the time of their detentions.The recent detention involved an emergency room doctor, marking the second such case within a few days in the same region.Immigration authorities carried out the arrests during routine travel checks.No further details about the doctors' legal status or the specific circumstances of their detentions have been disclosed.There have been no official statements regarding any charges or planned legal proceedings.These incidents highlight ongoing immigration enforcement actions targeting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 00:33 LONDON
Protests in Caracas Demand Higher Wages and Pensions Amid Economic Crisis
In Venezuela, escalating protests have emerged as union leaders, retirees, and public sector workers have mobilised in the capital, Caracas, demanding higher wages and pensions. The demonstration occurred amid an ongoing economic crisis that has severely impacted the ability of workers to afford essentials. Police responded to the march by establishing blockades, preventing protesters from reaching the presidential palace. The protests took place on a Thursday, following a public address by acting President Delcy Rodriguez on the previous day. In her speech, Rodriguez urged both public and private sector workers to remain patient as her government attempts to navigate the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 01:12 LONDON
Cuba's foreign minister accuses US of coercion in efforts to dismantle medical agreements with Latin American countries
Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodríguez, has accused the United States of engaging in coercive tactics aimed at dismantling longstanding medical agreements between Havana and several Latin American countries. These deals have allowed Cuba to send thousands of its doctors on medical missions abroad, generating substantial revenue for the country's economy. Rodríguez's remarks come after reports surfaced indicating that several nations have begun to sever their contracts with Cuba, a potential blow to the island's economy which heavily relies on these foreign medical deployments. According to him, the United States is exerting pressure on these countries, in what he describes as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 18:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
