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Trump signals US could quickly move to control Cuba
United States President Donald Trump said Washington could “take over” Cuba “almost immediately”, signalling a potential military posture alongside new sanctions targeting the island’s government and its economic network
Venezuela oil exports jump to seven-year high on US, India demand
Venezuela’s crude exports surged in April to their highest level in more than seven years, climbing 14% to 1.23mn barrels per day (bpd) as shipments to the US, India and Europe increased alongside a recovery in output and falling inventories
Brazil boosts output at Búzios field
Petrobras has started oil production at the Búzios 8 project using the P-79 floating production unit in the Búzios field in the Santos Basin, the company said, bringing forward the timeline set in its business plan.
Latin America energy project pipeline tops $1.0 trillion, Brazil leads
Energy developers across Latin America and the Caribbean are advancing projects with a combined estimated capital expenditure of over $1 trillion, with Brazil accounting for nearly half of all developments in the pipeline.
Brazil has no timeline for fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, official says
Brazil has no set date to publish its roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels, a senior environment ministry official said, with the plan handed to the national energy policy council after ministries failed to meet a deadline earlier this year.
OPEC+ core adjusts output as UAE finalises institutional withdrawal
The UAE has formally withdrawn from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), deepening its strategic pivot away from multilateral energy frameworks
Goldman Sachs raises Latin America inflation forecasts as oil shock filters through region
Goldman Sachs warns Latin America's inflation fight is far from over. As oil prices stay higher for longer, price pressures are spreading beyond fuel — and central banks are running out of room to look the other way.
GeoPark advances drilling and expansion at Vaca Muerta block
GeoPark has begun drilling lateral sections at its Loma Jarillosa Este block in Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation during the first quarter of 2026.
Colombia's Ecopetrol bonds rally faces political test ahead of vote
Ecopetrol’s bond rally is increasingly tied to Colombia’s presidential election outlook, with investors reassessing credit risk as the vote on May 31 approaches
Arrow Exploration profit drops as output rises and spending tightens in Colombia
Arrow Exploration reported lower annual profit despite higher production from its Colombian assets, as weaker earnings and reduced cash balances reflected operational investment through 2025, the company said
Argentina seeks up to $40bn in fresh inflows as RIGI pipeline expands
Argentina is targeting as much as $40bn in additional investment under its incentive regime for large-scale projects, with new proposals expected in the coming weeks, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said
Argentina awards LNG pipeline contract to Italian-led group in $530mn bid
Argentina has selected a consortium led by Italy’s Sicim alongside local firm Víctor Contreras to build a key gas pipeline for its first liquefied natural gas project, after submitting the most competitive bid valued at $530mn
Colombia, Venezuela agree to restore power link in renewed energy cooperation push
Colombia and Venezuela have signed an agreement to reactivate their cross-border electricity interconnection, marking a step forward in bilateral energy integration, Venezuela’s energy ministry said
ArtCap eyes Venezuela oil services as investor interest rebounds
The firm plans to direct capital toward local companies supporting major oil producers, focusing on equipment, maintenance and other expenditures aimed at restoring output after years of underinvestment
Venezuela oil recovery stalls as investment and sanctions relief remain key
Venezuela’s oil sector is beginning a slow reconstruction process with fewer than 30% of its wells active, highlighting the depth of the industry’s decline despite renewed efforts to revive output
US urges private investment as Venezuela oil revival faces funding hurdles
US chargé d’affaires in Caracas, John Barrett, called on Venezuela’s private sector to capitalise on what he described as a “historic opportunity” in the oil industry, as Washington steps up efforts to revive the country’s energy sector
Venezuela signs offshore gas deal with BP as energy opening accelerates
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez oversaw the agreement at Miraflores Palace alongside senior energy officials and BP executives, describing the deal as part of a broader strategy to expand gas output and strengthen the national economy
Blue Water targets Venezuelan oil expansion through Maha acquisition plan
The move would give the company a platform to expand in the country as it engages with investors that hold oil licences but lack the capital to develop them
Brazil well results boost Petro Victory outlook
Petro Victory Energy reported drilling results from the SJ-12 well in the São João field in the Barreirinhas Basin, confirming hydrocarbon zones and outlining plans for further testing.
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