Trump eyes sweeping U.S. stake in Venezuela’s oil
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The Trump administration is negotiating a long-term stake in a vast share of Venezuela’s oil fields—a costly, legally precarious plan intended to push energy companies to drill in a high-risk region. While a deal could come together in the coming weeks, it faces substantial hurdles from Caracas, potential U.S. congressional opposition, and broader sanctions and geopolitical risks.
Topics:world#donald-trump#energy#energy-markets#oil-and-gas-industry#sanctions-and-embargoes#venezuela
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- Scoop: U.S. close to striking "massive" deal for Venezuelan oil fields Axios
- Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump The New York Times
- Trump Says US Secured Control of Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves Bloomberg.com
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