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Venezuela defends controversial US oil deal amid sovereignty concerns

Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez is facing criticism for an oil deal granting the US majority control over the country's crude reserves. Critics argue the agreement compromises sovereignty, while Rodriguez defends it as a path to prosperity and jobs, promising significant profit per barrel. The deal's political implications are complex, potentially influencing election timelines and facing opposition from hardliners and supporters of Chavismo due to its anti-US nationalist roots. AI

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Venezuela defends controversial US oil deal amid sovereignty concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Furore grows as Venezuela defends US oil deal with Trump

    Venezuelan hardliners and opposition forces alike criticised acting president Delcy Rodriguez for agreeing to grant the US exclusive access to the country’s valuable oil resources. She may be betting that the deal with US President Donald Trump is her ticket to a tighter grip on …