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Trump administration in talks for massive Venezuelan oil field stake

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The Trump administration is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Venezuela's interim government to secure a significant ownership stake in the country's vast oil fields. This potential deal, described as "massive," aims to more than double U.S. oil reserves and bolster American energy security amidst global supply disruptions. The agreement would involve developing over a dozen productive oil fields, with Venezuela benefiting from increased oil revenue and the involvement of U.S. private companies. AI

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Trump administration in talks for massive Venezuelan oil field stake

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Marc Caputo ·

    Scoop: U.S. close to striking "massive" deal for Venezuelan oil fields

    <p>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> administration is in talks with Venezuela's interim government about taking an ownership stake in the South American country's enormous oil resources, two U.S. officials tell Axios.</p><…

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