Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Contractual Milestone
Anticipated deadline for the first wave of new joint venture agreements under the revised framework.
Miami Investment Summit
VP Delcy Rodríguez makes a rare U.S. appearance to court international energy majors.
U.S. Regulatory Shift
Washington issues a broad waiver effectively reopening the Venezuelan oil sector to U.S. participation.
Prosecution Defense
U.S. prosecutors formally oppose the release of funds, citing sanctions compliance.
Healthcare Crisis Warning
Health Minister Portal Miranda warns of imminent collapse and threats to 5 million patients.
Defense Request
Maduro's legal team petitions for the release of frozen funds to pay legal fees.
Tariff Executive Order
President Trump signs an order imposing tariffs on any nation providing oil to Cuba.
Maduro Deposed
Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba are halted following the removal of Nicolás Maduro.
Initial Indictment
U.S. DOJ charges Maduro and other officials with narcoterrorism.
Asset Freezes
Successive rounds of sanctions block billions in Venezuelan state assets globally.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez made a landmark appearance at a Miami summit to court foreign investment for the nation's energy industry. The outreach follows a significant regulatory shift in Washington that has effectively reopened the Venezuelan oil sector to international participation.
United States federal prosecutors have formally defended the continued blocking of Venezuelan state funds intended to finance the legal defense of Nicolás Maduro. The move reinforces the strict application of international sanctions and prevents the diversion of sovereign assets for personal criminal representation.
A new U.S. executive order imposing tariffs on oil suppliers to Cuba has paralyzed the island's healthcare infrastructure, leading to critical fuel shortages for ambulances and hospitals. Cuban Health Minister José Ángel Portal Miranda warns that the blockade now threatens the safety of 5 million patients requiring life-saving treatments.