Venezuela edges closer to losing CITGO as corporations submit binding offers
A total of 18 creditors are looking to collect a USD 21.3 billion combined debt, with a final sale decision expected in mid-July.
Venezuela rejects US ‘BOLIVAR Act’ that penalizes business with its government
The ‘BOLIVAR Act,’ approved by the US Senate last Friday, prohibits US federal agencies from doing business with anyone who has commercial dealing with the Nicolás Maduro government
Venezuela condemns illegal kidnapping of envoy Alex Saab
Following Saab’s extradition, Venezuela announced that it was suspending its participation in the dialogue process with the opposition in Mexico
The US announces fresh sanctions against Iran’s petroleum sector
The sanctions mostly target entities and individuals in Iran’s petroleum sector, including the minister of petroleum, Bijan Zangeneh. US sanctions have massively affected Iran’s ability to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19
Iran says fresh US sanctions on banking sector are an attempt “to starve its people”
On Thursday, the US treasury department blacklisted 18 major Iranian banks in the latest assault as part of its so-called maximum pressure campaign against the country
- Macron faces protest over appointment of right-wing PM
- Cry of the Excluded marks 30 years defending “true independence” in Brazil
- US accuses Russian media of involvement in “foreign malign influence operation” in upcoming presidential elections
- Mobilizations in India continue for an end to femicide and better security in public spaces
- Former Communist mayor Daniel Jadue is released from prison in Chile
