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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Regina Garcia Cano

EXPLAINED: Venezuela s oil czar resigns amid corruption investigations - The Real Truth

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Venezuela’s oil czar announced his resignation Monday as officials investigate alleged corruption among public officials in the state oil industry and other parts of the government.

Tareck El Aissami announced his resignation on Twitter and pledged to help the investigation into any allegations involving Petroleos de Venezuela SA, commonly known as PDVSA, while also offering support to President Nicolás Maduro’s anti-corruption campaign.

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