Venezuela's government is pushing to criminalize the seizure of its oil tankers as former U.S. President Donald Trump increases pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime. This geopolitical tension could impact global oil markets.
Rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela over oil resources and seized tankers could have significant ripple effects for Canada's energy security and foreign policy. Analysis of the potential impacts.
As U.S. forces intercept Venezuelan oil shipments, experts debate Washington's true motives: oil, regime change, or a geopolitical struggle with Russia and China?
Russia vows full support for Venezuela as the UN Security Council prepares to discuss escalating U.S. hostilities, including a blockade of oil tankers. Read the latest on the Caribbean crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump held a political event with Senator Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth during his Florida vacation, as diplomatic tensions with Venezuela escalate. Details from the AP report.
Calgary-based Baytex Energy Corp. reveals its 2026 capital expenditure plan, targeting $550 to $625 million. The investment focuses on sustaining production in key Canadian oil fields.
The U.S. has boarded two more oil tankers off Venezuela, escalating a blockade that experts warn could halt all of the country's crude exports. Read the latest on the rising tensions.
U.S. officials confirm pursuit of a third oil tanker near Venezuela on December 21, 2025, escalating maritime tensions. Get the latest details on this developing international security story.
U.S. authorities have seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, officials confirmed on December 20, 2025. The operation marks a significant escalation in maritime enforcement actions in the region.
The U.S. has interdicted a second vessel off Venezuela, enforcing President Trump's declared blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. This move disrupts global crude flows and heightens regional tensions.
U.S. forces intercept another sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela, escalating Trump's blockade. The move disrupts global crude flows and risks pushing oil prices higher. Get the latest details.
U.S. officials confirm the interdiction and seizure of a vessel off the coast of Venezuela in December 2025. Get the latest details on this maritime security operation.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva issues a stark warning against military intervention in Venezuela, highlighting the risk of a massive humanitarian disaster. Read his full statement.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza conflict, and Venezuela tensions in a wide-ranging news conference on December 19, 2025. Get the key details.
Brazilian and Mexican leaders are engaging in urgent diplomacy to prevent escalation between the U.S. and Venezuela. Read the latest on this developing international crisis.
Tucker Carlson wrongly predicted President Trump would declare war on Venezuela in a national address. The claim, based on a tip, drew mockery and conspiracy theories online. Read the full story.
As oil prices near a five-year low, Canada's expanded pipeline network offers critical shelter from a potential 2026 supply glut, putting producers in a stronger position than during the 2018 crisis.
The U.S. House is set to vote on resolutions to impose limits on former President Trump's military actions against Venezuela and drug cartels. Defense Secretary briefed Congress on strikes.
Canada's major oilsands companies, led by Cenovus, forecast higher 2026 output despite a looming global supply glut. Discover how pipeline capacity is driving this counter-cyclical strategy.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appeals to the United Nations to intervene and prevent potential violence in Venezuela. Read the urgent diplomatic call.
Global markets react as former President Trump orders a blockade of oil tankers to Venezuela, sending oil prices higher. Meanwhile, Canadian stocks show gains amid domestic news.
President Trump announces a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers bound for Venezuela, escalating military pressure to cripple the Maduro regime's economy. Read the latest on this major foreign policy move.
President Trump escalates pressure on Maduro, ordering a blockade to stop sanctioned oil tankers from reaching Venezuela. The move marks a significant hardening of U.S. policy.
A classified Senate briefing erupted into a heated exchange between Sen. Mark Kelly and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over U.S. military strikes and a probe into a video. Get the full story on this political confrontation.
Senior portfolio manager Eric Nuttall forecasts a significant surge in oil prices for 2026, citing industry underinvestment. Read his insights on Canada's energy outlook.
Analysis of the Trump administration's renewed pressure campaign on Venezuela. Explore the geopolitical motives and potential consequences for the region. Read the full report.
Trinidad and Tobago grants U.S. military access to its airports as regional tensions with Venezuela escalate. The move follows recent military exercises in the Caribbean nation.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado sustained injuries while escaping Venezuela, her spokesperson confirms. Details on the incident and the ongoing political situation.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will travel to Oslo to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, defying her government's warning. The ceremony is set for Wednesday.
Congress probes deadly U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. Lawmakers question legal basis and tactics after Navy fired on survivors.