Delcy Rodríguez & Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez, as the acting President of Venezuela, is leading the national response to the earthquake disaster, coordinating rescue efforts, declaring a state of emergency, and appealing for international aid. This event adds a significant challenge to her leadership amidst existing political and economic turmoil.

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA, Venezuela's state oil company, did not immediately report damage to its oil infrastructure, with operations continuing at its refining hub and other facilities.

Delcy Rodríguez: Delcy Rodríguez, acting President of Venezuela, demoted Alex Saab and is seen as having generated goodwill in Washington by bending to demands to open up Venezuela's oil and mining industries to American investment, a move that angered some Chavistas.

Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA: Petróleos de Venezuela — PDVSA, Venezuela's state-run oil company, was allegedly used by Alex Saab and others to access billions of dollars in oil sales under false pretenses, with money from these sales transferred through U.S. bank accounts.

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, 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'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.