# Citgo on The No Agenda Show

Citgo comes up in 9 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2019 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 9
- **Episodes:** 8
- **Discussed:** January 2019 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [Nicolas Maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [Oil Reserves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-reserves.md), [Sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [Auctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/auctions.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

## Chapters 1–9 of 9

### US Treasury Control, Venezuelan Oil Revenue Order

- **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Time:** 17:07–19:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/us-treasury-control-venezuelan-oil-revenue-order.md

President Trump signed an executive order placing Venezuelan oil revenue into US Treasury accounts to prevent legal claims by courts and ensure political stability. Representative Richie Torres proposed the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 to prevent administration officials from profiting via prop bets on military or diplomatic actions.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [us treasury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-treasury.md), [citgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citgo.md), richie torres, [financial markets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-markets.md)

### Citgo Acquisition, Paul Singer Hedge Fund Deal

- **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Time:** 26:32–30:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/citgo-acquisition-paul-singer-hedge-fund-deal.md

Hedge fund manager and Trump donor Paul Singer completed an acquisition of Citgo Petroleum following a court-backed auction process. The US Treasury must still approve the deal, which aims to provide redress to creditors of the Venezuelan government while transferring refinery assets to American ownership.

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### Venezuela Sanctions, Oil Production and Migration

- **Episode:** [1600: Unpack It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-19
- **Time:** 1:55:30–1:57:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it/chapter/venezuela-sanctions-oil-production-and-migration.md

The U.S. agrees to ease sanctions on Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leaders reach a deal on election rules. The hosts suggest this move is primarily intended to get Venezuelan crude oil back into U.S. refineries, specifically mentioning Citgo. They link this diplomatic shift to the preferential treatment of Venezuelan migrants currently entering the United States.

Keywords: [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [citgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citgo.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [migration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/migration.md)

### U.S. and Venezuela Prisoner Swap

- **Episode:** [1491: Nyet Bluffski](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski.md)
- **Published:** 2022-10-02
- **Time:** 2:20:38–2:23:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1491-nyet-bluffski/chapter/u-s-and-venezuela-prisoner-swap.md

The United States and Venezuela carry out a prisoner exchange involving seven Americans, including the "Citgo 6," and two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro's wife who were convicted of drug trafficking. The deal was finalized after months of negotiations in Caracas.

Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [prisoner swap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prisoner-swap.md), [citgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citgo.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

### Venezuela Oil Negotiations, CITGO 6 Release

- **Episode:** [1432: Dry Holes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-11
- **Time:** 1:24:54–1:34:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1432-dry-holes/chapter/venezuela-oil-negotiations-citgo-6-release.md

The release of two Americans, including a member of the "CITGO 6," from Venezuelan custody follows secret high-level meetings between the Biden administration and the Maduro government. While Under Secretary Victoria Nuland claims the mission was purely humanitarian, critics argue it is a precursor to lifting oil sanctions. Technical distinctions between Russian "Urals" blend and Venezuelan heavy crude are discussed regarding refinery compatibility.

Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), citgo 6, heavy crude, [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [ron johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ron-johnson.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md)

### Venezuela Political Crisis, Juan Guaidó and US Sanctions

- **Episode:** [1109: Pentacon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-05
- **Time:** 1:39:24–1:49:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1109-pentacon/chapter/venezuela-political-crisis-juan-guaido-and-us-sanctions.md

The ongoing power struggle in Venezuela sees the U.S. backing opposition leader Juan Guaidó against President Nicolás Maduro. The Maduro administration accuses the U.S. of attempting to seize Venezuela's oil reserves, while reports indicate the government is selling gold to the UAE for cash. The discussion also covers the potential for sanctions to expand toward Cuba and Nicaragua, referred to by John Bolton as the "Troika of Tyranny."

Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolás maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [juan guaidó](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juan-guaido.md), [mike pence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-pence.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [citgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citgo.md), [cuba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cuba.md)

### Trump on Libya, John Bolton Oil Strategy

- **Episode:** [1108: Sarcasm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm.md)
- **Published:** 2019-02-01
- **Time:** 1:47:57–1:52:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1108-sarcasm/chapter/trump-on-libya-john-bolton-oil-strategy.md

A 2011 video of Donald Trump discussing Libya is used to illustrate his "victor belongs the spoils" foreign policy philosophy, where he argued the U.S. should have taken 50% of Libya's oil in exchange for intervention. This is linked to current National Security Advisor John Bolton's comments about securing Venezuelan oil assets for American companies. Bolton identifies Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua as the "Troika of Tyranny."

Keywords: [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [citgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citgo.md), [oil reserves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-reserves.md), troika of tyranny

### Citgo Assets, Financial Sanctions, Global Turf Wars

- **Episode:** [1107: Carbon Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-27
- **Time:** 17:02–19:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1107-carbon-budget/chapter/citgo-assets-financial-sanctions-global-turf-wars.md

US sanctions have frozen the assets of Citgo, the US-based refining and marketing arm of Venezuela's state oil company. While Citgo continues to operate gas stations in the US, profits are being withheld from the Maduro government, depriving the regime of over a billion dollars. The situation is framed as a geopolitical struggle for influence in South America between the US, China, and Russia.

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### CIA Involvement in Venezuela, Oil Reserves and Geopolitics

- **Episode:** [1106: Smart Wall](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall.md)
- **Published:** 2019-01-25
- **Time:** 45:36–54:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1106-smart-wall/chapter/cia-involvement-in-venezuela-oil-reserves-and-geopolitics.md

The rapid recognition of Juan Guaido as President of Venezuela is characterized as a coordinated CIA operation. The discussion emphasizes that Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, surpassing even Saudi Arabia. The strategic goal is perceived as securing these resources and removing the socialist influence of the Maduro regime, which has overseen a massive economic collapse.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [oil reserves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-reserves.md), [citgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/citgo.md), [juan guaido](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/juan-guaido.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [geopolitics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/geopolitics.md)

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