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Venezuela Government: Oil companies must provide their own energy. The grid is off limits

In the clearest public acknowledgment yet that Venezuela's electricity crisis has become a binding constraint on oil production and economic recovery new oil regulations would require oil and gas companies to generate their own electricity rather than rely on the national grid.

Jun 16, 2026

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Department of Commerce presents the Venezuela Business Information Center

DOC ́s International Trade Administration, will provide critical updates on trade policies and market conditions between the United States and Venezuela. The Venezuela portal ensures that American companies have direct access to the latest guidance from the U.S. government regarding commercial engagement and regulatory requirements.

May 30, 2026

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Yorkville Capital launches $200mn SPAC focused on Venezuela

Yorkville International Capital Corp., an investment firm connected to the financial network surrounding US President Donald Trump, has launched a special purpose acquisition company seeking to raise $200mn for potential business operations in Venezuela, underscoring growing interest in the country’s changing economic environment, as reported by The Financial Times ́ George Steer.

May 20, 2026

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IESA: Competitiveness is the new goal. Venezuela’s leading business school offers insight on the new environment for companies.

Some of Venezuela’s top executives gathered for a discussion around the need to move beyond a resilience mindset and grow in internal capabilities to meet post-January 3rd economic opportunities.

May 20, 2026

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Erebor Bank, a newly chartered digital bank based in Ohio to seek expansion into Venezuela.

Backed by Peter Thiel and co-founded by Anduril founder Palmer Luckey plans to fill the void left by Silicon Valley Bank in serving entrepreneurs and venture companies intends to provide correspondent banking services and sub-accounts that would allow Venezuelan firms easier access to US dollar banking and international transactions.

May 15, 2026

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Latam Energy Partners and Lionheart Capital form joint venture for Venezuelan upstream oil & gas development

$500 million capital vehicle targets brownfield acquisition and redevelopment of mature producing fields; Lionheart to lead capital formation

May 8, 2026

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Jarrod Agen’s Historic Visit to Venezuela Marks Restart of Direct Flights and Major Energy Agreements

The arrival of the U.S. National Energy Dominance Council Director signals a new era of bilateral cooperation, bringing American investment to Venezuela’s oil and gas sectors.

May 5, 2026

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Mercuria, Heeney ink Venezuelan commodity offtake agreements

Strategic partnership aims to unlock $2.2bn in annual mineral exports as part of a US-backed push to revitalize Venezuela’s energy and mining sectors.

May 5, 2026

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The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank (re)open their doors to Venezuela

Two of the top financial multilateral organizations in the world, the IMF and the World Bank, have re-established relations with the Venezuelan interim government

Apr 24, 2026

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Empresas Polar Announces Initiative to Creation of 1,000 New Companies

Venezuela's largest privately owned company, has announced a program to help create 1000 companies at its 85th anniversary celebration. The hope is to spur entrepreneurship and innovation and economic growth.

Apr 13, 2026

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U.S. Issues Licenses to Allow Critical Minerals Transactions in Venezuela

The US authorizations allow specific activities in a sector that Washington considers strategic. This decision complements the licenses previously granted for the hydrocarbons and gold areas. Reported in TalCual March 27, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

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Self-employment is extinguished: Venezuela registers the largest contraction of entrepreneurship in Latin America in 2025

Sanctions, inflation and fiscal asphyxiation: the structural causes behind the desertion of 1.3 million entrepreneurs in Venezuela.

Apr 7, 2026

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New Report Provides Comprehensive Look at Venezuela’s Real Estate

An overview of the opportunities in Venezuela Real Estate

Mar 18, 2026

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