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Rubio: Democracy in Venezuela Will Happen After Recovery

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a press conference in Washington, DC, on Wednesday that Venezuela’s economy must be stabilized, and a process of political reconciliation completed, before a successor to deposed narco-terrorist dictator Nicolás Maduro can be chosen through free and fair elections.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during an end-of-year press conference in the Sta

Russian Tanker Seizure Targets Sanctions-Busting ‘Shadow Fleet’

Wednesday’s seizure of a rogue Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic marked a significant escalation of U.S. efforts to shut down the dangerous “shadow fleet” of sanctions-defying invisible ships created by Russia, China, Iran, and other hostile powers – a fleet that poses serious threats to the environment, maritime safety, legitimate global shipping, and the world’s economic security.

17 August 2025, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Sassnitz: The tanker "Eventin" is still off

U.S. to Control Venezuelan Oil Sales Indefinitely

The Trump administration will sell Venezuelan oil “indefinitely” and control the proceeds, Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced Wednesday, as part of the administration’s broader strategy to manage Venezuela’s oil exports and rebuild its energy sector.

Maracaibo, Venezuela. 12-04-2025. An oil tanker is seen anchored in Lake Maracaibo after l