PRESS DIGEST 17Sep2026: LatAm political shift left-to-right

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 17.Sep.2026, Words: 234) — The following briefs span company details on Bladex, Woodside Energy, PEMEX, and SENER among others.

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LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 

VENEZUELA 

— the new LatAm right is seeking to consolidate its power in the face of waning left-wing hegemony. Political analysts are exploring whether this phenomenon reflects a genuine doctrinal shift or simply a pragmatic citizenry impatient for results in the economy and security. [El Nacional]

— federal judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, of the Southern District Court of New York, set the hearing related to the bail application filed by Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolás Maduro, for 8 Oct. 2026. [El Nacional]

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