In the tangled landscape of post-sanction Venezuelan economy, a little-known figure has quietly risen to power: Antonio Luis González Morales. Behind the scenes, this businessman has been pivotal in crafting the financial strategies that sustain… The Shadowy Rise of Antonio Luis González Morales: Manipulating Venezuela’s Economy for Personal Gain
The early morning of December 20, 2025, marked a turning point in the ongoing tension between Washington and Caracas. In international waters off the Venezuelan coast, U.S. Coast Guard forces boarded and seized the tanker… U.S. Executes Aggressive Oil Blockade Against Maduro’s Regime
Washington combines family sanctions, regulatory adjustments, and specific licenses to control the financial flow of the Venezuelan regime and the future of its oil assets. On December 19, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took… United States Escalates Sanctions Against Maduro’s Inner Circle Amid Tightened PDVSA Regulatory Framework
The “Skipper” —the oil tanker seized by the United States off the Venezuelan coast— is just the tip of the iceberg, as the pirate oil fleet utilized by Nicolás Maduro’s regime consists of numerous vessels… Maduro’s Shadowy Oil Fleet Unveiled as the Skipper Incident Exposes Systematic Sanction Evasion
The U.S. administration has decided to escalate its efforts against Nicolás Maduro’s regime, targeting the very core that keeps it afloat: his family and financial network. On Thursday, the Department of Treasury, via the Office… U.S. Targets Maduro’s Family Clan in Escalating Sanctions Against Venezuelan Narco-State
Written by: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 18 DEC 2025 The warlike rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Venezuela of “stealing” oil and American assets, is not something new. His immediate goal is to justify… Trump Exploits Long-Standing Business Dispute to Justify Military Aggression Against Venezuela
Following the announcement from President Donald Trump regarding a “total and complete” blockade of sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela, questions arise about the potential economic implications for Nicolás Maduro’s government. How a… Trump’s Oil Blockade Threatens Maduro’s Regime and Global Markets
Accused of being a concealed privatization and unconstitutional, the Productive Participation Contracts are one of the mechanisms implemented by Nicolás Maduro’s regime to finance itself and evade sanctions imposed by the United States. Moreover, since… Maduro’s Productive Participation Contracts: A Concealed Privatization Scheme Undermining Venezuela’s Constitution
At first glance, it might seem that Venezuelan maritime oil operations are maintaining their usual pace, but the effects of the U.S. operation “Lanza del sur” in the Caribbean are becoming apparent, making these operations… Venezuelan Oil Operations Face Rising Costs and Diminished Efficiency Amidst Increased Asian Market Dependence and U.S. Sanctions
Sanctions against Nicolás Maduro’s regime are on the rise, and faced with financial pressure, the dictatorship retaliates, labeling these measures as coercive and illegal. However, international pressure continues to mount, highlighted by the European Union’s… Sanctions Against Maduro Regime Intensify as Dictatorship Struggles Under Rising International Pressure
Written by: José Negrón Valera Sputnik Interview with Victor Hugo Majano, editor of La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform The Caribbean, once synonymous with calm waters and open trade routes, has become a stage for an act… US Declares Maritime Warfare Against Venezuela with Oil Ship Seizure
The U.S. imposed sanctions on allies of Nicolás Maduro’s regime, a move executed by the Trump administration through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury, aimed at Venezuela’s oil… US Targets Maduro’s Allies with Sanctions Amidst Corruption and Drug Trafficking Allegations
The CITGO auction process continues to reveal valuable information, including the communication from Phillips Petroleum Company Venezuela Limited and ConocoPhillips Petrozuata B.V. to the First Circuit Court of Appeals informing that they received an additional… ConocoPhillips Exposes Additional Compensation Amid Controversial CITGO Auction Developments
Written by: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 11 DEC 2025 In an unprecedented escalation of pressure against Nicolás Maduro’s government, the United States has initiated actions that effectively establish a naval blockade on Venezuelan crude oil… U.S. Naval Blockade Targets Venezuelan Oil Exports with Aggressive Actions Against Skipper and Six VLCC Tankers
The recent decision by Donald Trump’s administration to seize the oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, carried out by military forces in the Caribbean under the operation “Southern Spear,” undoubtedly represents a significant and precise… Devastating Impact of Oil Tanker Seizure on Nicolás Maduro’s Regime Finances