Venezuela's Oil Deal With Washington Draws Fire From All Sides

The Trump administration’s plan to grant a US-led firm 100-year concessions over 17 Venezuelan oilfields—one of the world’s largest reserves—has sparked heavy criticism from both Maduro-aligned supporters and the opposition, who question its legality, opaqueness, and who benefits, while officials say it could spur investment with few details on financing or PDVSA’s exact role. Critics warn the deal could undermine Venezuela’s sovereignty and electoral processes, whereas pro-government voices call detractors traitors; analysts note current production is already depressed and the immediate impact is uncertain, making the political implications unclear.