# US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say

https://mins.news/en/item/35099

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-28 02:32 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/28/us-nears-deal-to-secure-stake-in-venezuelan-oil-fields-insiders-say?traffic_source=rss

> The Trump administration is discussing a deal with Caracas to secure US government access to a group of Venezuelan oilfields for development by American companies, with supplies guaranteed for the US. Sources say it could be announced soon, but Venezuela’s laws and constitution may expose it to legal challenges.

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