# Venezuela-US oil deal risks violating local law, experts say

https://mins.news/en/item/47915

- Financial Times, 2026-09-07 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/85960069-75fb-4997-9ff7-9b641ec997cd?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> Experts say a contentious oil agreement between Venezuela and the United States could conflict with Venezuela’s constitution. The concern was raised by a leading opposition politician and analysts.

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