EconomyVenezuela says it retains ‘sovereignty’ following US oil deal

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela will retain ownership and sovereignty over its resources under a 25-year deal giving the US rights to develop 65 billion barrels of oil. The plan targets 1.5 million barrels per day from 17 strategic fields, with $19 from each barrel sold to the US going to Caracas.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-30 03:51Original