Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA & Donald Trump

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA, Venezuela's state oil company, through a U.S.-based affiliate, was the source of the $50 million contract with David Rivera's consulting firm, which prosecutors alleged was cover for illegal lobbying.

Donald Trump: Donald Trump's administration was the target of the lobbying campaign, which aimed to soften its hard-line stance and ease sanctions on Venezuela. Trump later sanctioned Nicolás Maduro and launched a 'maximum pressure' campaign.

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA, Venezuela's state-owned oil company, is currently excluded from the global financial system due to sanctions. The deal could potentially alleviate its production cuts and allow its partners to access Venezuelan oil again.

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA's U.S. subsidiaries, including Petroleum, are expected to be taken over by Delcy Rodriguez's administration, which could lead to changes in its operational control and financial management.

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA, Venezuela's state-run oil company, is progressing in negotiations with the United States for oil sales, emphasizing the need for fair market prices.

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA is the Venezuelan state producer that owns the oil on board the seized tankers, directly affected by the United States's blockade and seizures.

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA is the Venezuelan state company that provided shipping reports indicating the Bertha was carrying Merey heavy crude.