AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeportation Shock: Venezuela says it deported Maduro ally Alex Saab to the U.S. for criminal proceedings, reversing a Biden-era pardon and raising the stakes for cases tied to Maduro’s inner circle. Oil & Sovereignty: At the same time, Venezuela’s draft oil regulations say the Hydrocarbons Ministry will set royalties and taxes project-by-project under the new hydrocarbons law—signaling a major shift from decades of PDVSA monopoly. Regional Diplomacy: Caracas also moved to deepen ties with Suriname, mapping cooperation in fisheries, agriculture, tourism, energy, and pushing for renewed air links. Security Spillover: Elsewhere, the U.S. and Nigeria said they killed an Islamic State leader in a joint mission, while the wider Iran conflict continues to rattle global shipping with reports of massive GPS jamming near the Strait of Hormuz. Military Return: The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group came home after an 11-month deployment that included operations tied to Iran and Venezuela.
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