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US removes Venezuela from ‘failed demonstrably’ drug-control category as Colombia remains listed
Venezuela remains classified as a major drug-transit or producing country but has been removed from the smaller US category of governments deemed to have failed demonstrably on counternarcotics.
UK restores ambassador to Venezuela as London begins cautious diplomatic re-engagement with Caracas
Britain will upgrade diplomatic relations with Venezuela by appointing an ambassador while insisting that the move does not change its assessment of disputed Venezuelan elections.
NABEP’s reserve base is enormous, but its $100bn Venezuela plan still has to find the capital
North American Blue Energy Partners is set to control 17 Venezuelan oilfields containing about 65 billion barrels while targeting more than 1 million barrels a day of production. The unprecedented structure gives the U.S. government a 35% equity stake and preferential access to output, but the real commercial test is whether NABEP can finance and execute a proposed $100 billion infrastructure programme across fields that have suffered years of underinvestment.
Grupo Nutresa revenue rose just 2.4%. So how did EBITDA jump 32% in the first half of 2026?
Grupo Nutresa widened its reported EBITDA margin to 19% in the first half of 2026 as Colombia growth, lower input costs and operational efficiencies outweighed a strong peso. The bigger question is whether that margin expansion can persist while leverage, foreign-exchange effects and regional acquisitions reshape the group.
Cuba blackout leaves 10 million in darkness as national grid collapses for sixth time
Cuba’s grid collapsed for the sixth time in 2026, leaving millions without power as fuel shortages and ageing plants deepen the crisis.
Trump administration imposes permanent visa deposits on applicants from 50 countries
The United States will impose permanent visa bonds of up to $20,000 on applicants from 50 countries, creating new barriers to tourism and business travel.
ICC removes Karim Khan as prosecutor while Putin and Netanyahu warrants remain active
The ICC removed Karim Khan, but its most sensitive warrants remain intact. The court now faces a leadership, credibility and sanctions crisis.
Why Shell’s Dragon gas revival could rescue underused Trinidad LNG infrastructure
Shell’s Dragon gas tender could revive Trinidad LNG supply, but FID, sanctions, drilling and cross-border execution still decide the project’s value now.
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,333 as housing and identification crisis deepens
Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have become one of the deadliest disasters in the country’s modern history, with 4,333 confirmed deaths, 16,740 injuries and a housing shortage that could leave survivors displaced long after rescue operations end.
Venezuela quake toll reaches 3,685 as volunteers bury victims in La Guaira
Nearly two weeks after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela’s coast, volunteers are digging graves, families are searching makeshift morgues and the government’s disaster response is facing mounting scrutiny.