Guillermo Zubillaga

Insurers to cancel policies and raise prices for ships in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz ft.trib.al/r2cSddH

*INSURERS TO CANCEL POLICIES FOR SHIPS IN GULF, HORMUZ STRAIT:FT

BREAKING: Iran is telling vessels that they are closing the Strait of Hormuz, per Reuters. Over 20% of global oil supply is potentially coming to a halt.

BREAKING: Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz, blocking access to oil routes.

Willie Colón was a giant of salsa, a kid from the South Bronx who helped spark a musical movement that reverberated around the world. I was honored to have his support in my campaigns, and his love for New York - and for his roots in Puerto Rico - shaped his art and his advocacy, which will continue to inspire people for many years to come.

Otro día histórico en el que dimos la bienvenida al comandante del @SOUTHCOM, el general Donovan, a Venezuela. En Caracas, el General Donovan comenzó reuniéndose con su equipo de miembros del servicio de la Fuerza Conjunta, una vez más vigilando las instalaciones de la embajada de los Estados Unidos, y con sus socios interinstitucionales. Luego se reunió con las autoridades interinas para evaluar el tema de seguridad, garantizar la implementación del plan de tres fases del @POTUS y avanzar en el objetivo de una Venezuela alineada con los Estados Unidos. - LFD

Reuters: U.S. refiners Phillips 66 and Citgo Petroleum are seeking to buy heavy crude directly from Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA starting in April to maximize profits, rather than purchasing through trading houses and U.S. oil major Chevron, according to sources familiar with the efforts.

.@POTUS: "I'm going to make a visit to Venezuela... We haven't decided [when]."

¡Otro día productivo aquí en Caracas! Hoy facilitamos la entrega de más de 6.000 kilos de medicamentos para apoyar la recuperación del pueblo venezolano. - LFD

Welcome and congratulations to our newest board members!

🫓 Trump just praised Rubio on Venezuela and dismissed oil magnate Harry Sargeant as having no authority to represent the US. Sargeant told the @WSJ he “helped move the meter” on current 🇺🇸🇻🇪 relations after years lobbying for lifting sanctions and US engagement with Maduro.

Another surreal moment— Secretary Wright and Acting President Delcy Rodriguez touring a Chevron-PDVSA joint upstream facility

Today @SecretaryWright and @delcyrodriguezv are visiting #PetroIndependencia, a @Chevron / @PDVSA JV operating since 2010. It produces 40kB/d but potential is for 300, @chevron claims @CNN here #ThisIsVzla

.@SecretaryWright in Venezuela: "I bring today a message from President Trump. He is passionately committed to absolutely transforming the relationship between the United States and Venezuela — part of a broader agenda to Make the Americas Great Again."

Secretary Wright gets a warm welcome at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas

March 2019: US closes its embassy in Venezuela February 2026: There is an American flag outside the presidential palace in Caracas

Bienvenido a Venezuela, @ENERGY @SecretaryWright. Su visita es clave para avanzar la visión de @POTUS de una Venezuela próspera. El sector privado estadounidense será fundamental para impulsar el sector petrolero, modernizar la red eléctrica y desbloquear el enorme potencial de Venezuela. – LFD

US issues license authorizing oil, gas exploration and production in Venezuela, Treasury says (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday issued a general license authorizing the provision of US. goods, technology, software

Exclusive: Venezuela's Orinoco Belt loosening helps lift oil output to 1 million bpd, sources say - reuters.com/business/energ…

Ecuadorian heavy crude differential falls to record low amid Venezuela competition ▪️Ecuador's Napo crude prices drop 82% following tender award ▪️Traders attribute decline to increased Venezuelan barrels ▪️Colombian, Canadian crude differentials also weaken okt.to/PxtBUw