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Petrobras, Brazil’s state oil company, aims to prioritize Africa for oil exploration, citing Côte d’Ivoire’s offer to acquire offshore blocks as a significant opportunity. CEO Magda Chambriard noted interest from …
Petrobras Eyes Nigeria and Other Nations for Oil Exploration Read More
Petrobras, led by CEO Magda Chambriard, plans to focus on Africa for exploration while navigating environmental permitting delays in Brazil. The company has received positive gestures from Ivory Coast and …
Petrobras Aims to Make Africa Its Main Exploratory Region Outside Brazil Read More
Colombia’s labor unions are on a 48-hour strike supporting President Gustavo Petro’s push for a referendum on labor law reforms. This strike follows repeated rejections of reform proposals by Congress, …
Colombian Unions Strike: Support for Labor Law Referendum Grows Read More
A fire at Ecuador’s largest oil refinery halted production and prompted evacuations. No serious injuries occurred, but concerns about safety lingered in the community. Petroecuador assured the public that fuel …
Refinery Fire Shuts Down Operations in Ecuador, Evacuations Ordered Read More
President Gustavo Petro met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, thanking Cuba and Venezuela for their mediation in Colombian peace talks. He discussed the willingness of the ELN to …
Petro Thanks Cuba and Venezuela for Facilitating Peace Talks in Colombia Read More
President Gustavo Petro expresses gratitude to Cuba and Venezuela for facilitating peace talks for Colombia and invites Pope Leo XIV to visit. He highlights the ELN’s willingness to resume discussions …
Petro Expresses Gratitude and Invites Pope to Colombia Amid Peace Talks Read More
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with Pope Leo XIV on May 19, 2025, discussing internal and environmental challenges facing Colombia. During the 22-minute audience, Petro emphasized climate change’s existential threat, …
Colombian President Addresses Climate Change and Peace with Pope Read More
Colombia has officially joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which involves over 140 countries. The memorandum of understanding pledges cooperation in infrastructure and trade amid rising tensions with the U.S. …
Colombia Formalizes Entry into China’s Belt and Road Initiative Amid U.S. Tensions Read More
Colombian lawmakers blocked President Petro’s labor reform referendum, which aimed to limit workdays to eight hours and mandate double holiday pay. This is the third attempt at passing reform after …
Colombian Lawmakers Block President Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum Read More
PDVSA will independently produce crude following the U.S. revocation of Chevron’s license. Post-April 3, it plans to produce between 105,000 to 138,000 bpd of Hamaca heavy crude and continue exporting …
PDVSA to Independently Manage Crude Production After Chevron Exit in Venezuela Read More