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Exxon, Guyana head toward uncertain future
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — They are the odd couple of the global oil patch: Guyana is a poor former British sugar colony. Exxon Mobil is America’s largest oil company.
They came to depend on each other after a series …
Colorado’s Shale Boom Sparks a Ballot Box Threat
November election for governor could mark a turning point in the long-running battle over drilling in Colorado
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For Colorado shale drillers, 2018’s been a record-setter for pumping oil and natural gas. It may also end up …
Venezuela Elects Opposition Government for the First Time in 17 Years
Maduro blames ‘economic war’ for loss of majority government
For the first time in 17 years, Venezuela’s opposition party claimed a majority position in the National Assembly.
Results from the election, held Sunday, indicate that the Democratic Unity Roundtable (Mesa …
Liberal Party Wins Majority Government in Canada with 184 Seats
Justin Trudeau wins surprise majority government
The Liberal Party, led by Justin Trudeau, won a majority government in a political upset in the Election for Canadian Prime Minister last night. The Liberals finished with 184 seats in the parliament (39.5%), …
National Elections in Canada are Less than Three Weeks Away
The three-way race for the seat of Prime Minister of Canada
Elections for the head of Canada’s federal government are set to take place October 19, less than three weeks from now. The latest national poll shows the Conservatives at …
Hopes for the Keystone XL Pipeline Renewed After Mid-Term Elections
After the Republican victories in the mid-term elections, many are now talking about the likely approval of the long awaited Keystone XL Pipeline. The pipeline, which would stretch 1,179 miles from Hardisty, Alberta to Steele City, Nebraska, has been in …
Brazil Election: Petrobras Faces Tough Climb After Rousseff Wins Second Term
The hopes for Petrobras (ticker: PBR) investors and Brazil’s pro-business advocates were dashed on October 27, 2014, with the announcement of Dilma Rousseff winning a second term as the country’s president. The challenger, Aecio Neves, fell just short of unseating …
