MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Mar.2026, Words: 264) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 5 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI).
EAI has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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— US secretary of the interior Doug Burgum says there have “been more positive changes in Venezuela in the last two months than in the last 20 years,” during an interview w/ the media at Maiquetia broadcast on Venezuelan television.
— Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez reaffirms commitment to diplomatic and energy cooperation with the US, during w/ US secretary of the interior Doug Burgum.
— US secretary of the interior Doug Burgum in a post on social media: “The growing partnership between the United States and Venezuela is a historic opportunity to bring peace, prosperity and energy security to the Western Hemisphere.”
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— Shell signed an agreement w/ the Venezuelan co. Vepica to strengthen the industrial sector, according to PDVSA.
— Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez is expected to meet w/ her Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro on 13 Mar. 2026, according to El Carabobeño.
WORLD
— international oil markets are bracing for oil prices to reach and exceed $100/bbl as Middle East producers reduct output, according to Financial Times.
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