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Trump Announces US Deal to Control Vast Venezuelan Oil Reserves

President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela granting the United States control over approximately 65 billion barrels of the nation's oil reserves. The deal represents a major expansion of American access to Venezuelan energy resources.

28 Aug, 22:59 — 29 Aug, 00:16
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BBCHigh1h ago

US and Venezuela reach 'historic' oil deal, Trump says

The agreement would grant the US majority control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump said.

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NYTMostly Factual51m ago

Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela’s Oil

The president said an agreement between the countries involved “a partnership with private business” and more than 65 billion barrels of reserves.

By Rebecca F. Elliott and Simon Romero

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bloombergHigh2h ago

Trump Says US Secured Control of Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves

The US and Venezuela have agreed to a deal that would give the American government a major stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves, President Donald Trump said Friday.

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy

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FTVery High47m ago

Trump says US to take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil

The president says the countries’ joint venture will lower petrol prices for Americans

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le-mondeHigh58m ago

Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

In a Truth Social post, Trump called this 'the biggest oil deal in world history' and said it will more than double US oil reserves.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela

US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves Donald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela, saying the US will have “majority” control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves. “At ⁠my ​direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, working ⁠closely with Highly Respected Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, and, through a partnership with ⁠private business, have secured majority U.S. con...

By Guardian staff and agencies

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CNNMostly Factual1h ago

Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves - CNN

Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves  CNN

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cbcHigh1h ago

Trump says U.S. makes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country's oil reserves.

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cnbcMostly Factual1h ago

Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Trump says US has deal with Venezuela for control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

President Donald Trump on Friday said the US has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves. Trump in a social media post announced the agreement he said was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez. “The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTOR...

By Associated Press

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globe-and-mailHigh1h ago

U.S. enters agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump says

The announcement comes nearly nine months after the U.S. military at Trump’s direction carried out an operation to capture Venezuela’s president

By Aamer Madhani

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DWHigh1h ago

Trump hails major oil deal with Venezuela

US President Donald Trump said the United States signed an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil.

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual1h ago

Trump says US has agreed deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The president touts “the biggest oil deal in world history” six months on from the start of the Iran war, which sent energy prices spiralling.

By Aamer Madhani

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

Trump said the US government has reached a deal to secure 65 billion barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela

Donald Trump says the US reached an agreement for control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. : Jose Bula Urrutia/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Trump says the US secured "majority control" of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. The White House has not released the agreement or disclosed which private companies are involved. Reviving Venezuela's oil industry could be a costly and time-consuming process. Donald Trump said the US has secured majority control of m...

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

‘Biggest deal in history’: Trump says US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela oil

Trump said the deal was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez. He announced the agreement in a social media post. The announcement comes almost nine months after the US military, acting on Trump's orders, carried out an operation to capture Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro was taken to the US to face federal charges related to narcoterrorism, drug trafficking.

By RAJEEV SINGH

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ndtvMostly Factual1h ago

Trump Announces "Biggest Oil Deal In World History" With Venezuela

Trump in a social media post announced the agreement he said was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago

US enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

US President Donald Trump on Friday said the US had entered into an oil agreement with Venezuela.

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seeking-alphaMixed1h ago

U.S. secures 65B barrels of oil reserves in sweeping deal with Venezuela, Trump announces

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star-malaysiaMixed2h ago

Flash: Trump says U.S. has reached agreement with Venezuela on "biggest oil deal in world history" - The Star

Flash: Trump says U.S. has reached agreement with Venezuela on "biggest oil deal in world history"  The Star

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First report: de-volkskrant · 28 Aug, 17:00Full coverage: 30 · 7hWindow: 7h
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de-volkskrant28 Aug, 17:00First to report

Amerikaanse media: ‘gigantische’ oliedeal tussen VS en Venezuela zal Amerikaanse oliereserve verdubbelen

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dr-dk28 Aug, 22:58

Trump hævder at have indgået historisk olieaftale med Venezuela

star-malaysia28 Aug, 22:59

Flash: Trump says U.S. has reached agreement with Venezuela on "biggest oil deal in world history" - The Star

bloomberg28 Aug, 22:59

Trump Says US Secured Control of Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves

cnbc28 Aug, 23:06

Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

investing-com28 Aug, 23:09

Trump says U.S. secures control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

svenska-dagbladet28 Aug, 23:13

Trump: Avtal om olja med Venezuela

CNN28 Aug, 23:15

Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves - CNN

berlingske28 Aug, 23:18

Trump: USA har indgået historisk olieaftale med Venezuela

Times of India28 Aug, 23:22

‘Biggest deal in history’: Trump says US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela oil

faz28 Aug, 23:28

USA unter Trump: Trump verkündet bedeutendes Öl-Abkommen mit Venezuela

20-minuten28 Aug, 23:29

USA sichern sich riesige Ölvorkommen in Venezuela

cbc28 Aug, 23:31

Trump says U.S. makes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves

DW28 Aug, 23:31

Trump hails major oil deal with Venezuela

globe-and-mail28 Aug, 23:31

U.S. enters agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump says

The Guardian28 Aug, 23:34

Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela

el-universal-english28 Aug, 23:36

Trump anuncia acuerdo petrolero con Venezuela; trato asciende a 65 mil millones de barriles

Business Insider28 Aug, 23:36

Trump said the US government has reached a deal to secure 65 billion barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela

newsbeast28 Aug, 23:37

Τραμπ: «Η μεγαλύτερη πετρελαϊκή συμφωνία στην παγκόσμια ιστορία» – Deal-μαμούθ με τη Βενεζουέλα

SCMP28 Aug, 23:41

Trump says US has deal with Venezuela for control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

la-repubblica28 Aug, 23:42

Usa, maxi intesa sul petrolio con il Venezuela. Trump: “Da noi 65 miliardi di barili, raddoppiate le riserve”

orf28 Aug, 23:46

Trump: USA sichern sich Ölreserven Venezuelas

jerusalem-post28 Aug, 23:47

US enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

BBC28 Aug, 23:54

US and Venezuela reach 'historic' oil deal, Trump says

sydney-morning-herald28 Aug, 23:55

Trump says US has agreed deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

ndtv29 Aug, 00:01

Trump Announces "Biggest Oil Deal In World History" With Venezuela

seeking-alpha29 Aug, 00:02

U.S. secures 65B barrels of oil reserves in sweeping deal with Venezuela, Trump announces

le-monde29 Aug, 00:05

Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

NYT29 Aug, 00:12

Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela’s Oil

FT29 Aug, 00:16Latest update

Trump says US to take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil