Starlink has become an unofficial communications backbone in Venezuela, highlighting how Elon Musk’s satellite network now shapes information access during political upheaval.

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods said on Friday the U.S. oil major is ready to evaluate a potential return to Venezuela in what would be a stunning development after its assets in the South American country were nationalized nearly 20 years ago.

Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.

The country’s oil industry has undergone major shifts and two waves of nationalization since its first well started pumping in 1914.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Friday that Chevron saw a pathway to grow its Venezuela production by 50%, with his comments coming after a meeting that President Donald Trump had with oil companies on the South American nation.

Mo., is no stranger to breaking with President Donald Trump, with the latest instance coming on Thursday when he supported a bipartisan resolution to rein in Trump's war authority.

Newsweek highlights reader comments—this week focusing on reactions to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S.

President Donald Trump's focus on the brazen U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is frustrating some White House aides and Republican lawmakers, who want him to address economic and healthcare concerns in an election year,