Subject
Venezuela
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Venezuela, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Politics · Middle East
Ted Cruz says US achieved Iran goals, backs Venezuela oil deal
Senator Ted Cruz stated that the United States has met its primary military objectives in Iran, defending Donald Trump's "mission accomplished" declaration. He also praised an agreement giving the US control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil and urged for free elections in Venezuela.
Middle East2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Business & Economy · Latin AmericaTrump announces US control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela granting the United States majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. Trump described the deal as the largest in world history, predicting it would increase US reserves and reduce fuel prices.
Latin America4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68- Business & Economy · Latin America
US Negotiates Venezuelan Oil Field Stakes
The United States is in talks with Venezuela to acquire stakes in over a dozen oil fields. The agreement could significantly increase US strategic petroleum reserves, which have fallen to a 40-year low.
Latin America2 min readTrust 43 · Craft 95 · Hype 68 - Politics · Latin America
Colombian President Orders Immigration Raids and Deportations
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport migrants without legal status, prioritizing those who commit crimes. This marks a significant departure from Colombia's prior policy of offering pathways to residency for Venezuelans.
Latin America3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 58 · Hype 45 
Conflict & Security · IndiaUS sells seized Venezuela-linked tankers Era and Lileo for scrap in India
The US government sold two oil tankers, Era and Lileo, to Dubai-based Global Marketing Systems for scrap after seizing them in January. The tankers, linked to sanctioned oil exports from Venezuela and Iran, will be dismantled in India. Ownership complexities were noted in the court-authorised sale.
India4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 68 · Hype 12
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US prefers Iran deal to military action but warns on nuclear arms
US President Donald Trump stated he would rather negotiate with Iran than launch further military strikes, claiming Iran requested talks after the US prepared a major attack. Iran’s deputy foreign minister denied recent negotiations, while Trump compared US actions in Iran to its Venezuela policy.
Middle East4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 67 · Hype 32
