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

Venezuela is a land of 28 million people, rich in resources but deep in poverty.  It has a long history but faces many ...

The U.S. has long inserted itself in Latin American politics, from military interventions in Mexico and Panama to supporting armed rebellions and military dictatorships. Multiple administrations have ...

Latin American history professors: "Latin Americans want the U.S. public to understand, and grapple with, this history." ...

Coaxing US oil companies back to investing in Venezuela won’t be as easy as it seems to Donald Trump. President Donald Trump’s remarks following the seizure of Nicolás Maduro made it clear that oil ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters as he ...