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Trump Administration Intercepts a Second Tanker in Venezuela Oil Tanker Blockade – Update US Is Said to Board Third Tanker Off Venezuela as Tensions Mount

Clark Savage15

In a bold escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, the Trump administration has intercepted a second oil tanker amid an ongoing blockade aimed at crippling the Maduro regime\’s oil exports. On December 20, 2025, the US Coast Guard seized the supertanker named Centuries in the Caribbean Sea, shortly after it departed from […]

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Venezuela is at the Core of the Monroe Doctrine, and What is at Stake

Clark Savage19

The Monroe Doctrine, first articulated in 1823, has long served as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy, asserting American influence over the Western Hemisphere and warning against external interference. Today, Venezuela stands at the heart of this doctrine\’s modern application, embodying a high-stakes battle over resources, sovereignty, and global power dynamics. With the United States\’ […]

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Chevron on the Front Lines of the Venezuelan Conflict, and in Talks with the Trump Administration

Clark Savage15

In the volatile landscape of global energy geopolitics, Chevron Corporation stands as a pivotal player in Venezuela\’s ongoing crisis. As the only U.S. oil major still operating in the sanctioned nation, Chevron is navigating a complex web of political tensions, economic sanctions, and potential regime change under the Maduro government. Recent discussions between Chevron executives […]

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U.S. Oil Inventories Climb, But Yet Still Below the 5-Year Average. What Does This Mean for Investors?

Clark Savage12

In the volatile world of energy markets, where geopolitical tensions and supply chain dynamics can swing prices overnight, the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) offers a mixed bag for oil investors. U.S. crude oil inventories have ticked upward in recent weeks, signaling a slight easing of supply tightness—but they\’re still lagging […]

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Venezuela is Suddenly Alone: Allies Step Back Amid Escalating U.S. Pressure

Clark Savage14

In a dramatic shift for global energy geopolitics, Venezuela finds itself increasingly isolated as its two primary allies, Russia and China, dial back their support for President Nicolás Maduro\’s regime. This development, highlighted in a recent LinkedIn analysis by energy expert Giacomo Prandelli, comes at a time when U.S. pressure is intensifying, raising questions about […]

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Trump Pushes to Reopen California Coast to Offshore Drilling. But Gavin Claims It is DOA

Clark Savage9

In a bold move that could reshape America\’s energy landscape, the Trump administration is advancing plans to restart offshore oil and gas drilling along California\’s coastline for the first time in decades. The draft proposal from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) outlines six lease sales off the Pacific coast, primarily around Santa Barbara […]

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