Trump Announces Major US Stake in Venezuelan Oil Reserves, Sparking Debate
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The United States says it has secured a majority stake in roughly 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves, spread across 17 fields, to be developed with a private partner under an agreement with interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodríguez. Trump calls it the biggest oil deal in world history and says it could boost US oil supplies and lower prices, but analysts warn the 65‑billion-barrel figure may be inflated and question the legality under international law, highlighting concerns about sovereignty and neocolonial implications amid long‑standing tensions and sanctions. Details and duration remain unclear.
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