US Negotiates Major Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields Amid Shifting Diplomacy
The United States is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to take a substantial ownership stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves. The negotiations mark a potential shift in Washington’s approach to Caracas as regional diplomatic efforts continue.
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