Marco Cacciati

Berlin, Germany

Journalist at Freelance

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INTERVIEW: McEwen Copper bets on Milei's market reforms with $2.7bn Argentina mine

6 days ago | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

By Marco Cacciati in Berlin #bnl #argentina #canada #mcewen #mcewencopper #michaelmeding #losazules #copper #mining #sanjuan #milei #rigi #investment #stellantis #riotinto #EV Polls show PM Edi Rama’s Socialist Party has a strong lead over its main rival, the opposition Democratic Party, which promises to ‘make Albania great again’.
Chevron presses Trump for Venezuela oil licence reprieve

1 month ago | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

Chevron is mounting a last-ditch effort to salvage its Venezuelan operations, engaging in intense lobbying at the highest levels of the US government, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. Caught in a complex diplomatic standoff, Chevron is spearheading a vigorous diplomatic campaign, with CEO Mike Wirth personally pleading with senior US officials for an extension of the company's operating licence in Venezuela, set to expire on April 3.
COMMENT: The multipolar world has no place for US-Russia imperialism

2 months ago | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

If anything, the disgraceful ambush that US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance staged for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office was a candid admission of guilt. It serves as a wake-up call the world must heed without further delay. For those still harbouring doubts, the US has finally revealed itself as a fully-fledged imperialist power, whose aggressiveness and disdain for the rules-based global order mirror that of its Cold War counterpart: Russia.
Trump axes Venezuela oil licences in blow to Chevron

2 months ago | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

US President Donald Trump has announced the revocation of licences granted by the Biden administration that allowed US oil companies to operate in Venezuela despite crippling sanctions on the country, a move that particularly affects Chevron, the only major American oil company with significant operations there.
Oil-rich Venezuela begins deportee flights from US hoping to see sanctions eased

Feb 10, 2025 | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

The Venezuelan government, sitting on the world's largest oil reserves, has launched state-operated flights to repatriate citizens deported from the United States, ushering in a new era in relations between the two nations. Two Embraer 190 aircraft from flag carrier Conviasa, with the capacity to carry 104 passengers each, touched down at Biggs Army Airfield in Fort Bliss, Texas, on February 10.
Venezuela begins deportee flights from US hoping to see sanctions eased

Feb 10, 2025 | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

The Venezuelan government has launched state-operated flights to repatriate citizens deported from the United States, ushering in a new era in relations between the two nations. Two Embraer 190 aircraft from flag carrier Conviasa, with the capacity to carry 104 passengers each, touched down at Biggs Army Airfield in Fort Bliss, Texas, on February 10.
Trump's return to White House draws polarised Latin American response

Jan 22, 2025 | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

Latin America has split over Donald Trump's White House return, with a handful of leaders rushing to embrace the new president while others eye his protectionist agenda with alarm. The January 20 inauguration ceremony highlighted these divisions: right-wing leaders such as Argentina's Javier Milei, El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, and Ecuador's Daniel Noboa were among the select few regional heads of state to receive personal invitations.
Trump team divided over Venezuela policy as dual inaugurations near

Jan 6, 2025 | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

The incoming Trump administration has sent conflicting signals about its approach to Venezuela, as the appointment of prominent hawks to key positions appears to clash with suggestions of a more pragmatic stance towards President Nicolás Maduro's government.
European resistance clouds EU-Mercosur deal prospects at Montevideo summit

Dec 4, 2024 | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

South American leaders are gathering in Montevideo this week amid growing optimism that a long-awaited trade agreement with the European Union could finally be sealed, even as resistance mounts among key European nations. The two-day summit, which begins on December 5, marks a pivotal moment for the proposed deal, with Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressing optimism about concluding negotiations by year's end.
What would a Trump win mean for Latin America?

Nov 4, 2024 | intellinews.com | Marco Cacciati

As the US braces for a closely fought presidential election on November 5, Latin America has particular cause for concern over a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House. While a handful of countries in the region might welcome a Republican victory, the broader implications for the hemisphere look troubling. Three pillars of US-Latin American relations hang in the balance: migration, energy and trade.