An explosion at a rig in the Los Llanos region injured workers, leading to the need for medical assistance and repatriation to Colombia.

The entities involved

• PDVSA →

  Venezuelan government-owned oil company

  • PDVSA, Venezuela's state oil company, signed a crude and gas agreement with Repsol to regain operational control of assets in Lake Maracaibo.Mon 04:49
  • The United States claims a 20 percent stake in Venezuelan oil reserves, which are managed by PDVSA.Sun 00:37
• Colombia →

  country in South America

  • The ARIRANG world tour, featuring BTS, earned over $465 million in Q3 2026 across global stops including Las Vegas, London, and Colombia.Mon 16:14
  • The Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising entities like Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, is detailed, including the co-hosting of a climate conference in Colombia.Mon 16:13
• Venezuela →

  Country in Latin America

  • The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.Mon 13:11
  • Fundraising supports aid work in Venezuela.Mon 11:26

Related events

• A crew traveled to Colombia, landing in Bogota, to assist with earthquake response efforts.Aug 13
• Rescue operations are underway in Cali, Colombia, following the devastating earthquake.Aug 14
• Aid efforts are underway, with emergency kits supplied in Chile and affected communities visited in Colombia.Sep 3
• Earthquake and security incidents reported in western Colombia.Aug 12
• Major earthquakes struck both Colombia and Venezuela, leading the UN to prepare a recovery effort and the Colombian President to report casualties.Aug 12