Trump announces oil deal with Venezuela
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Donald Trump, Delcy Rodriguez
Venezuela
August 28, 2026
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President Trump announced a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. The agreement involves private investment and potential leasing of oil fields to US producers. The deal follows the removal of Nicolas Maduro from power.
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