Venezuela’s New Oil Deals with the U.S.: A Risky Reopening Amid Sanctions and Political Uncertainty

In a move that raises eyebrows across Washington, Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA announced new contracts to sell petroleum products for the U.S. market just weeks after concluding a long-term energy agreement with American officials. While official statements emphasize restoring a "historic commercial relationship," this development demands scrutiny through the lens of American national interest and sovereignty. How Safe is Renewing Oil Ties with an Authoritarian Regime? The Venezuelan government, led de facto now by Delcy Rodríguez following an alleged failed U.S. military operation targeting Nicolás Maduro, claims these contracts signal a "new political moment" and increased bilateral cooperation. Yet...