Jamaica owes Venezuela $45M in PetroCaribe payments amid US sanctions and receivership…
What happened
Jamaica owes Venezuela $45 million in PetroCaribe payments, an amount that has increased over two years. These funds are held in a segregated account at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). The Jamaican government stated that US sanctions prevent the country from making these payments to Caracas.
From jamaica-gleaner.com
Why it matters
The BOJ holds the funds due to the ongoing US sanctions against Venezuela. The situation is further complicated by the fact that ConocoPhillips is reportedly seeking receivership over its assets in Venezuela.
From jamaica-gleaner.com
Who's involved
- VenezuelaGeopolitical state regarding PetroCaribe payments and receivership filings.
- JamaicaIsland state whose central bank holds the owed funds.
- BOJCentral bank of Jamaica, holding the PetroCaribe funds.
- ConocoPhillipsAmerican oil and gas company involved in receivership proceedings in Venezuela.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BOJSpeculative
The BOJ might see its custodial funds affected by the US sanctions and receivership proceedings.
- ConocoPhillipsSpeculative
ConocoPhillips might face operational impacts due to the receivership order regarding its assets in Venezuela.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind itKeep exploring
The entities involved
-
Venezuela
Country in Latin America
-
Jamaica
island state in the Caribbean Sea
- BOJ
-
ConocoPhillips
American oil and gas company