Pdvsa workers strike in Maracaibo over wages, fund theft

Workers at Venezuela's state oil company Pdvsa in Costa Oriental del Lago, Maracaibo, began a strike on October 19, 2026, protesting inadequate minimum wage and alleged theft of a workers' fund. The action threatens to disrupt oil operations in a key production region, adding to Venezuela's ongoing energy sector decline. The strike's duration and impact on output remain uncertain.