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world7 days ago•4 min saved

US Eyes Major Venezuela Oil Stakes, Sparking Opposition Backlash

Reports from major outlets say Washington is negotiating a long-term stake or leases in Venezuela’s oilfields, potentially giving the U.S. control over a large share of the Orinoco Belt and Lake Maracaibo reserves; the opposition denounces the move as predatory and unconstitutional, warning it would extend U.S. influence in Latin America, while Maduro-aligned authorities and exiled leaders are divided and no presidential election date has been set.

via The Guardian|

#lake-maracaibo #oil-and-gas #orinoco-belt

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Lake Maracaibo: From Pristine Waters to Polluted Wasteland

Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, the largest lake in the world, has become a polluted wasteland due to decades of excessive oil exploitation, poor infrastructure maintenance, and a lack of waste treatment plants. The lake is now plagued by toxic microalgae, sewage, and chemicals, threatening both human and aquatic life. Fishermen are struggling to catch minimal amounts of shrimp and other aquatic stock, and the lake's ecosystem has been severely degraded. The pollution is a result of oil leaks, system failures, and the discharge of fertilizers and sewage into the lake. Environmentalists warn that without significant intervention, the lake's condition will continue to deteriorate.

via Fox News|

#environment #lake-maracaibo #oil-exploitation