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.
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29.08.2026
Trump’s New Oil Deal With Venezuela Is Insane — U.S. Now Controls 7.1% of Proven Global Reserves
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29.08.2026
Trump says US will take part control of Venezuela oil reserves in unprecedented plan
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29.08.2026
US to control one fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says
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29.08.2026
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela
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29.08.2026
Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves
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