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Harvard Economist Calls Venezuela Oil Deal "Shameful" as Rodríguez and Trump Contradict Each Other

Trump's deal claims a 100-year Venezuela oil concession. Rodríguez says 25. Protests and pushback followed.

Latin Times

‘Gift from Venezuela’: Donald Trump says oil deal will help refill ‘virtually emptied’ US strategic reserve

US President Trump announced a deal to secure Venezuelan oil for the US reserve. This oil will be used to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The agreement involves developing untapped oil fields in Venezuela. Significant investment is needed before Venezuelan production can increase. The immediate impact on US fuel prices…

The Times of India

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez defends ‘endless’ benefits of her oil deal with Trump

Deal that will reportedly see US take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil has provoked outrage in her country

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Trump to replenish US oil reserves with Venezuelan crude; 'topping out' process to begin shortly

Donald Trump announced plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He stated Venezuelan oil would be used for this replenishment effort. The reserve was significantly depleted during the previous administration's actions. This move signals a potential shift in US-Venezuela energy relations. The process of refilling the reserve is expected to…

The Economic Times

What we know about Trump's deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela

The United States and Venezuela have announced a significant oil deal. This agreement grants America a stake in Venezuela's vast oil reserves. Experts caution that infrastructure repairs will take years and substantial investment. Venezuelans express concerns about national sovereignty and resource exploitation.

The Economic Times

Inside Venezuela's El Helicoide Prison: How Dissident Jesús Armas Endured Torture and Outlasted Maduro

For helping prove that Maduro lost the 2024 election, Jesús Armas spent more than a year in Venezuela’s most-feared prison. He’s lucky it wasn’t more.

Reason

Venezuela's interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years

Venezuela's interim president announced a historic 25-year energy accord with the United States. This agreement targets increasing crude output to 1.5 million barrels daily. It aims to revive the nation's economy and boost government revenue significantly. The deal preserves Venezuela's sovereignty over its vast natural resources. Several companies, including US…

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Venezuelans view US oil deal with doubt, hope

Venezuela and the United States have finalized a significant oil deal. This agreement aims to revitalize the nation's struggling petroleum industry. Venezuelans express skepticism and doubt regarding the deal's benefits. The pact offers hope for economic recovery after years of crisis. Oil production has seen a slight increase while awaiting…

The Economic Times

Trump Says U.S. Struck the "Biggest Oil Deal in History" — Inside Venezuela Oil Deal and an Unanswered Signature

The US and Venezuela are negotiating a major US stake in Venezuela's oil fields. Here's what's on the table, and what it means for Doral and Cuba.

Latin Times

The U.S. doesn't have a state-owned oil giant. But in Venezuela, the federal government will control a company with the world's 2nd largest reserves

The federal government will control 55% of the company's effective output via equity ownership and oil production.

Fortune

Trump’s deal gives the US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela – what we know

Trump's deal gives the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves - but what does that actually mean?

The Independent UK

US strikes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says

Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.

Euronews

Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

On Friday, oil prices dipped, driven by signals from the Federal Reserve and circulating rumors regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Market traders assessed the possibility of rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve aimed at battling inflation. Additionally, talks of a potential agreement to reopen the Strait influenced the market…

The Economic Times

Trump says US inked deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela concerning oil reserves. This deal involves taking control of sixty-five billion barrels of the nation's oil. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the agreement, calling it historic. The pact aims to bring private investment and lower gas prices. This development occurs…

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The Independent UK

Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen

The United States Southern Command says that Colombian security forces captured a suspected senior leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua

France 24

Trump announces 'historic' agreement for US stake in Venezuela oil reserves

Washington and Caracas announced Friday that they had reached a “historic” oil agreement, under which the United States will take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's reserves.

The Guardian - US

Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela

US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves

The Times of India

‘Biggest deal in history’: Trump says US to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuela oil

Trump said the deal was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez. He announced the agreement in a social media post. The announcement comes almost nine months after the US military, acting on Trump's orders, carried out an operation to…

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The Independent UK

Trump announces massive oil deal with Venezuela as gas prices surge

The agreement would give the US control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

Latin Times

U.S., Venezuela Discuss Deal Giving Washington Stake in 90 Billion Barrels of Oil Reserves in 17 Oil Fields

The U.S. is negotiating a deal for an ownership stake in 17 Venezuelan oil fields containing 90 billion barrels of reserves.

The Guardian - UK

Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas

Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’

The Independent UK

Trump closes in on blockbuster deal to give U.S. access to 90 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

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The Economic Times

Trump administration weighs US ownership stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves: Report

The Trump administration is discussing a potential US ownership stake in Venezuela’s oil industry, Axios reported, covering more than a dozen fields holding about 90 billion barrels of proven reserves. The proposal could bring private US companies into developing the assets, increase Venezuelan oil revenues and significantly expand US access…

The Independent UK

US close to reaching a ‘massive’ deal to take control of Venezuela’s oil: report

President Trump has said the U.S. has already collected more than $13 billion from the sale of Venezuelan crude oil

International Business Times

The Trump Admin. Has a Cozy Relation With Venezuela's Interim Govt. It's Reportedly Closing In On Its Oil Reserves.

The deal would more than double the U.S.'s oil reserves.

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