Recent policy shifts in the U.S. energy sector have raised significant geopolitical and economic questions. President Donald Trump's new decree imposes a 25% tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela, while also extending the grace period that allows Chevron to operate in the South American nation. This article examines the key provisions of the decree, its potential effects on financial markets, and the broader implications for the international energy trade.

The judicial process concerning the sale of shares of Citgo Petroleum, a Venezuelan-owned oil refining company, continues to attract significant attention in the financial community. The Federal Court in Delaware has once again raised the issue of establishing a minimum bid for the auction of shares in Citgo PDV Holding, the parent company. This development may have a notable impact on the subsequent settlements for creditors and market participants.