U.S. Extends License Protecting Venezuela-Owned Citgo From Creditors

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The US has extended a license protecting Venezuela-owned Citgo from creditor actions, preserving its legal status and preventing asset seizures until March 20. This move is part of ongoing debt disputes between Citgo and its creditors. The protection has been repeatedly renewed in the past.

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Claim U.S. Extends License Protecting Venezuela-Owned Citgo From Creditors
AI inference Neutral · 80%
Generated 2026-02-02 18:30

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The United States has extended a Treasury license that shields Venezuela-owned refiner CITGO Petroleum Corp from creditor actions through March 20, a move that preserves the company’s legal status while debt disputes continue, Reuters reported on Monday. The license prevents creditors from seizing Citgo’s U.S. assets as part of ongoing litigation tied to defaults by its ultimate owner, Venezuela’s state energy company. The protection has been repeatedly renewed over successive months and years as courts and claimants press…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 2, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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