Elias Ferrer
Director and political-economic analyst at the Orinoco Research Center, providing Venezuelan-based analysis on politics, governance, and economic conditions.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 25min
How much control will the US have over Venezuela's oil?
Phil Gunson, senior analyst on Venezuelan politics. Andrew Lipow, oil industry analyst focused on crude and infrastructure. Elias Ferrer, analyst of Venezuela’s oil-sector politics. They discuss recent oil reforms and US involvement. They debate whether reforms signal real opening, the infrastructure and investment hurdles, shifting profit terms, political resistance, and who stands to gain from the changes.
Dec 9, 2025 • 35min
The Trump administration’s real goal in Venezuela
Joining the discussion are Colonel Mark Kansian, a retired Marine Corps officer and defense expert; Elias Ferrer, a Venezuelan political analyst; and Phil Flynn, an oil market commentator. The conversation delves into the U.S. military buildup in Venezuela, purportedly aimed at battling drug trafficking, but many speculate it conceals deeper motives linked to oil interests. The guests explore Venezuela's geopolitical significance, the risks of U.S. intervention, and the complexities of regional politics, raising questions about the true aims behind America's actions.
