With the country left leaderless, Senator Jeanine Añez Chavez said she was taking power. But ousted President Evo Morales vowed to fight on.
Author: CLIFFORD KRAUSS
Flood of Oil Is Coming, Complicating Efforts to Fight Global Warming
New supplies from Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Norway may add to a glut, posing a threat to producers in Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States.
In the Amazon, Fires Steal Breath, but Smoke Smells of Money
The thousands of fires set to clear land for cattle in Brazil’s rainforest are widely seen as an environmental disaster. Local ranch hands have more conflicted feelings.
Saudi Arabia Negotiating to Buy U.S. Natural Gas From Sempra Energy
The deal would be Saudi Aramco’s first large purchase of American gas and signals that the country wants to extend its energy industry beyond oil.
New U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela Aim to Choke Off Government’s Finances
The Trump administration cut off the central bank’s access to United States currency and limited its ability to conduct international financial transactions.
Venezuela Navy Interrupts Oil Exploration Off Guyana
A ship contracted by Exxon Mobil suspended operations after it was approached by a Venezuelan navy vessel in a renewal of a century-old border dispute.
Guyana’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote
The collapse of the government comes less than four years after a multiracial coalition defeated a powerful political party that held power for decades.
Oil Prices Plummet 7% on Fears of a Glut
Higher production than expected in Russia and the United States suggest that an OPEC deal to reduce supply might not do enough to stabilize prices.
Falling Oil Prices May Make Trump Happy but They Pose Risks for U.S.
While falling prices help consumers, another big decline of the kind the president is seeking could hurt the economy in oil-producing states like Texas.