In an extraordinary gesture of support amid the ongoing conflict, Canada and Ukraine have announced a groundbreaking strategic partnership. This unprecedented agreement, designed to span an entire century, aims to secure Ukraine's economic reconstruction and long-term security, sending a powerful message of resilience and international unity to the world.
In a groundbreaking move to unlock the logistics of Argentina's energy heartland, the Neuquén government and 13 major oil companies have agreed to pave and repair 160 kilometers of strategic roads. This innovative financing model uses future royalties to ensure the rapid expansion of infrastructure in Vaca Muerta, one of the world's largest shale oil and gas reserves.
In a move that shakes the European political landscape, France's National Rally and Britain's Reform UK have sealed an agreement to combat illegal immigration. The alliance promises to tighten migration policies on both sides of the English Channel and could redefine strategies for the European right.
A landmark oil agreement signed on August 28, 2026, pledges $100 billion in investments and $200 billion in tax revenue, but critics and experts question its legality, transparency, and feasibility. The Pentagon's stake and the role of Alejandro Betancourt spark controversy.
Venezuelan defaulted bonds jumped to four-month highs following a landmark oil agreement with the Trump administration. Investors are speculating on a debt restructuring that could exceed US$200 billion, while the interim government defends the pact and the opposition calls it unconstitutional.
A visual investigation by The Guardian reveals how oil has driven the US-Venezuela relationship, from WWII cooperation to Maduro’s 2026 capture and a contentious deal granting the US control of one-fifth of Venezuela’s reserves. Discover the key events and players in this high-stakes geopolitical saga.
In a move that redefines bilateral relations, the interim government of Delcy Rodríguez and the Trump administration have signed a century-long oil concession with North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP). The agreement, which includes Pentagon participation, promises billions in investment and a production boost, but also draws criticism for its opacity.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela to finalize a historic agreement granting Washington control over a fifth of the country's oil reserves. With an investment exceeding US$ 100 billion, the pact includes Pentagon participation and promises to double production. However, shadows of corruption and politics loom.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is traveling to Venezuela to finalize an unprecedented agreement: a 100-year concession of 17 oil fields to private company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), with a $100 billion investment and Pentagon participation. The pact, aimed at lowering gasoline prices, marks a historic shift in bilateral relations after the fall of Nicolás Maduro.
The Trump administration defends a landmark agreement granting a US company control over vast oil reserves in Venezuela, calling it the biggest in history. While opposition critics point to stalled democratic progress, the government says it will refill strategic reserves and stabilize prices.
In a landmark agreement announced on August 29, 2026, the United States will take majority control of 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, holding reserves of 65 billion barrels. With an investment exceeding $100 billion, the deal promises to transform Venezuela's oil industry but has sparked fierce criticism from the opposition and economists.
On Friday, August 29, 2026, President Donald Trump and Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced a landmark agreement granting the US control over more than 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves. While Trump calls it 'the greatest oil deal in world history,' critics denounce it as a giveaway that could cement a new form of colonialism. Here are the details, reactions, and what it means for both nations.
In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez hailed the energy pact signed with the United States as bringing 'infinite benefits,' involving 17 oil fields and over 1.5 million barrels per day. Meanwhile, the opposition denounces a 'massive appropriation' of the country's resources.
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Venezuelan crude will begin replenishing the country's strategic reserves, which were left nearly empty during Joe Biden's administration and the war against Iran. The agreement, signed on Friday, grants Washington control over 20% of Venezuela's proven reserves for 25 years.
In a landmark announcement on August 28, 2026, President Donald Trump revealed an agreement with Venezuela that gives the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, at no cost to American taxpayers. The deal, brokered by Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth, aims to lower gasoline prices and replenish the strategic reserve.
President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented agreement with Venezuela that gives the United States effective control of 55% of production from a new private joint venture, with access to more than 65 billion barrels of crude. The pact, hailed as 'the largest oil deal in history,' aims to replenish the US strategic reserve and stabilize global prices.
After six years of a complex bankruptcy process, more than 800 survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in New Orleans have begun receiving notification letters about their compensation. The agreement, exceeding $305 million, marks a milestone in the fight for justice and reparation.
In the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, Argentine National Deputy Fernando A. Iglesias (PRO) ignited social media with a fiery post targeting former U.S. President Donald Trump. The legislator claims Argentina was excluded from a commercial agreement it already participated in, sparking intense debate over foreign policy and bilateral relations.
In a historic agreement, Meta has settled a lawsuit brought by 29 US states accusing it of designing addictive products for young people. The company will pay a multi-billion-dollar fine and modify its platforms to protect minors, amid growing global regulatory pressure.
The British government is pressing Meta to implement the same child safety protections agreed in the United States, where the company will pay up to $18 billion to settle a lawsuit from 29 states. The move aims to ensure young Britons receive the same level of protection as their American counterparts.
In a historic move, Meta has agreed to a massive settlement with dozens of US states accusing it of designing addictive products that harm young people's mental health. The company, without admitting wrongdoing, will implement significant changes, but whistleblower Arturo Béjar warns the measures are insufficient.
In an unprecedented agreement, Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion and make sweeping changes to Instagram to avoid a federal trial. The changes include daily usage limits, nighttime blocking, and enhanced parental controls, addressing accusations that the platform fosters addiction among young users.
In a historic settlement with 47 U.S. states, Meta will pay a record fine and implement drastic changes across its platforms to combat teen addiction. Instagram's CEO admitted there are 'no magic solutions' and that current measures have failed to reduce screen time.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has agreed to pay more than $16 billion to U.S. states that sued over alleged social media addiction. This historic settlement, reported by Le Monde, is the largest legal payout in the company's history and could reshape how platforms operate.
In a landmark move, San Juan's governor Marcelo Orrego announced a $250 million non-repayable agreement with mining firm Vicuña to fund infrastructure projects. After 18 months of negotiations, the deal promises jobs and growth, but sparks debate over its ties to Argentina's RIGI incentive regime.
