Trump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit Venezuela
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- Le Monde (France)seen 10 Aug, 16:12headline rewritten
« La seule chance pour que le pays se relève » : au Venezuela, le rebond de l’activité pétrolière sous le contrôle « néocolonial » des Etats-UnisAu Venezuela, le rebond de l’activité pétrolière sous le contrôle « néocolonial » des Etats-Unis : « Il y a une opacité totale » - Japan Timesseen 28 Aug, 09:18headline rewritten
Venezuela weighs OPEC exit after decades as it deepens U.S. tiesVenezuela weighs OPEC exit as U.S. discusses oil fields stake - ČT24 (Czechia)seen 28 Aug, 09:18headline rewritten
USA pracují na dohodě, která by zajistila dlouhodobý přístup k venezuelské ropě, píše ReutersUSA usilují o dlouhodobý přístup k venezuelské ropě, píše Reuters - BBC News Worldseen 29 Aug, 06:27headline rewritten
Trump says US has 'historic' deal to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oilTrump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil - iDNES (Czechia)seen 29 Aug, 06:27description edited
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Spojené státy podle prezidenta Donalda Trumpa uzavřely s Venezuelou ropnou dohodu, která jim má zajistit většinovou kontrolu nad více než 65 miliardami barelů prokázaných venezuelských zásob, přičemž ji označil za největší v historii.Spojené státy uzavřely ropnou dohodu s Venezuelou. Zajistily si tak většinovou kontrolu nad více než 65 miliardami barelů z prokázaných venezuelských zásob ropy. To odpovídá zhruba pětině celkových prokázaných ropných rezerv této latinskoamerické země. Oznámil to v sobotu americký prezident Donald Trump na své sociální síti Truth Social. Uvedl rovněž, že jde o největší ropnou dohodu ve světové historii.
- Novinky (Czechia)seen 29 Aug, 06:27description edited
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Spojené státy uzavřely ropnou dohodu s Venezuelou. Zajistily si tak většinovou kontrolu nad více než 65 miliardami barelů z prokázaných venezuelských zásob ropy. Ve známost to dal v sobotu americký prezident Donald Trump na své sociální síti Truth Social s tím, že podle něj jde o největší ropnou dohodu ve světové historii.Spojené státy uzavřely ropnou dohodu s Venezuelou. Zajistily si tak většinovou kontrolu nad více než 65 miliardami barelů, což představuje pětinu z prokázaných venezuelských zásob ropy v zemi. zásob země Oznámil to v sobotu americký prezident Donald Trump na sociální síti Truth Social s tím, že jde o největší ropnou dohodu ve světové historii. Prozatímní venezuelská prezidentka Delcy Rodríguezová dosažení dohody potvrdila.
- El País (Spain)seen 29 Aug, 06:27headline rewritten
Trump anuncia un acuerdo con Venezuela para adueñarse de parte de su sector petroleroTrump anuncia un acuerdo con Venezuela para adueñarse de parte de sus reservas petroleras - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 29 Aug, 06:27description edited
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Anfang des Jahres nahmen US-Spezialkräfte Venezuelas Staatschef Maduro fest. Nun soll es eine Vereinbarung über Ölvorkommen geben. Die USA bringen damit wohl etliche Milliarden Barrel nachgewiesener Ölreserven unter ihre Kontrolle.Anfang des Jahres nahmen US-Spezialkräfte Venezuelas Staatschef Maduro fest. Nun soll es eine Vereinbarung über große Ölvorkommen geben. Gänzlich unklar ist, wie jene nachgewiesenen Ölreserven erschlossen werden sollen.
- South China Morning Postseen 29 Aug, 09:37description edited
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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...President Donald Trump on Friday said the US had 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...
- Le Monde Englishseen 29 Aug, 09:37headline rewritten
Trump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history' for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reservesTrump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history' with Venezuela - El Mundo (Spain)seen 29 Aug, 09:37headline rewritten
Trump anuncia un acuerdo petrolero con Venezuela para duplicar las reservas de EEUUEEUU tomará el control de gran parte de las reservas petroleras de Venezuela - Kyiv Post (Ukraine)seen 29 Aug, 09:37description edited
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Trump announced an unprecedented oil agreement giving the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves as Washington seeks to lower fuel prices.Trump has announced an unprecedented oil agreement giving the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves as Washington seeks to lower fuel prices.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 29 Aug, 09:37description edited
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Venezuela hat die größten Ölreserven der Welt, 65 Milliarden Barrel sollen mit dem Deal unter US-Kontrolle gebracht werden. Seit dem Iran-Krieg steht Trump wegen der hohen Benzinpreise innenpolitisch unter Druck.Venezuela hat die größten Ölreserven der Welt, 65 Milliarden Barrel sollen nun unter US-Kontrolle gebracht werden. Laut Venezuelas Präsidentin Rodríguez investieren die USA mehr als 100 Milliarden US-Dollar.
- Le Monde (France)seen 29 Aug, 09:37headline rewritten
Donald Trump annonce la mainmise américaine sur le pétrole vénézuélienDonald Trump annonce la mainmise des Etats-Unis sur le pétrole du Venezuela - DW Top Storiesseen 29 Aug, 16:44description edited
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US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil. The South American country has the largest proven oil reserves in the world.US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil. The South American country has the world's largest proven oil reserves, but production has long stalled.
- El País (Spain)seen 29 Aug, 16:44headline rewritten
Trump y el petróleo venezolano, un “acuerdo” con muchos cabos sueltosTrump y el petróleo venezolano, un “acuerdo” con demasiados cabos sueltos - Bloomberg Politicsseen 30 Aug, 03:01headline rewritten
Venezuela Weighs OPEC Exit After Decades as It Deepens US TiesVenezuela Weighs OPEC Exit as US Discusses Oil Fields Stake - Le Monde (France)seen 30 Aug, 09:23headline rewritten
Le Venezuela « conserve la propriété et la souveraineté » de son pétrole après son accord avec les Etats-Unis, affirme la présidente par intérim Delcy RodriguezLe Venezuela « conserve la propriété et la souveraineté » de son pétrole après son accord avec les Etats-Unis, affirme la présidente par intérim, Delcy Rodriguez - The Guardian Worldseen 30 Aug, 20:17headline rewritten
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has ‘endless’ benefitsVenezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez defends ‘endless’ benefits of her oil deal with Trump - DW Top Storiesseen 31 Aug, 00:36URL changed
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- bostonherald.comseen 31 Aug, 00:36description edited
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“The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Trump wrote.The president called it “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!”
- DW Top Storiesseen 31 Aug, 00:37URL changed
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- twincities.comseen 31 Aug, 00:37description edited
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“The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Trump wrote.The president called it “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!”
- ANSA (Italy)seen 31 Aug, 00:38URL changed
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 31 Aug, 03:37headline rewritten
Trump Says US Secured Control of Some Venezuelan Oil ReservesUS to Take Control of Major Portion of Venezuelan Oil Wealth - NPR Newsseen 31 Aug, 17:56headline rewritten
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to knowThe U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know - siliconvalley.comseen 1 Sept, 01:10headline rewritten
What we know about Trump’s deal for Venezuelan oil reservesWhat we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 1 Sept, 01:10URL changed
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- Axiosseen 1 Sept, 04:11description edited
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The Trump administration is in talks with Venezuela's interim government about taking an ownership stake in the South American country's enormous oil resources, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters : The historic deal would more than double U.S. oil reserves by drawing from a country that has the world's largest proven reserves. "Calling this deal huge would be an understatement," one of the officials said. "It is massive." Adding pressure to get the deal signed: the wars in Iran and...The Trump administration is in talks with Venezuela's interim government about taking an ownership stake in the South American country's enormous oil resources, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The historic deal would more than double U.S. oil reserves by drawing from a country that has the world's largest proven reserves. "Calling this deal huge would be an understatement," one of the officials said. "It is massive." Adding pressure to get the deal signed: the wars in Iran and...
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 1 Sept, 15:19headline rewritten
US Gets Board Veto, Right of First Refusal in Venezuela Oil DealUS Gets Board Veto, Right of First Refusal in Venezuela Deal - dailykos.comseen 1 Sept, 23:43description edited
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Oil reserves are not the same as oil supply and there’s no effect on current gasoline prices, if ever. Like his upcoming “meeting” with oil executives, it’s all gaslight, and not the natural gas type.Oil reserves are not the same as oil supply and there’s no effect on current gasoline prices, if ever. Like Trump’s upcoming “meeting” with oil executives, it’s all gaslight, and not the natural gas…
- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 2 Sept, 03:31URL changed
- Channel News Asiaseen 2 Sept, 06:31headline rewritten
US defends Trump's Venezuela oil dealUS defends Trump Venezuela oil deal as energy secretary lands in Caracas - Channel News Asiaseen 2 Sept, 07:02URL changed
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- ypradio.orgseen 2 Sept, 11:00headline rewritten
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to knowThe U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know - wfae.orgseen 2 Sept, 11:02URL changed
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- kasu.orgseen 2 Sept, 11:02headline rewritten
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to knowThe U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know - wgcu.orgseen 2 Sept, 11:09headline rewritten
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to knowThe U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know - The Hillseen 2 Sept, 18:54description edited
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Chevron announced early Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to expand its oil production in Venezuela. Chevron said that it has been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where it has an established position. Joint venture plans include investing more than $7 billion over the next five years and increasing production to approximately...Chevron announced early Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to expand its oil production in Venezuela. The company said the deal would more than double its current oil production in Venezuela, bringing it up to 600,000 barrels per day. It added that the effort will be done through a joint venture, in which the...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 2 Sept, 18:54description edited
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Mit einem Deal will der US-Präsident den Großteil des venezolanischen Öls übernehmen. Für das Land verheißt das nichts Gutes, sagt Experte Gustavo Coronel. Hier erläutert er die Folgen.Mit einem Deal will der US-Präsident einen großen Teil des venezolanischen Öls übernehmen. Für das Land verheißt das nichts Gutes, sagt Experte Gustavo Coronel. Hier erläutert er die Folgen.
- South China Morning Postseen 2 Sept, 23:15headline rewritten
US Chevron to expand Venezuela oil operations with US$7 billion planChevron to expand Venezuela oil operations with US$7 billion plan - mymotherlode.comseen 3 Sept, 00:00headline rewritten
The Latest: Trump oil deal raises questions, Vance and Bessent seek to reassure allies - myMotherLode.comThe Latest: SCOTUS allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue - myMotherLode.com - The Hillseen 3 Sept, 03:04description edited
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President Trump announced last week that the U.S. would team up with a Venezuelan company to pump oil from a large swath of the South American nation's reserves — but actually getting that petroleum out of the ground could come with significant hurdles. Announcing the agreement with Venezuela on Friday evening, Trump said it would “substantially...President Trump announced last week that the U.S. would team up with a Venezuelan company to pump oil from a large swath of the South American nation's reserves — but actually getting that petroleum out of the ground could come with significant hurdles. Announcing the agreement with Venezuela, Trump said Friday evening it would “substantially...
- orovillemr.comseen 3 Sept, 21:47headline rewritten
Oil giant Chevron expected to announce expanded operations in VenezuelaOil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says - sentinelandenterprise.comseen 3 Sept, 21:47headline rewritten
Oil giant Chevron expected to announce expanded operations in VenezuelaOil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says - ocregister.comseen 3 Sept, 21:47headline rewritten
Oil giant Chevron expected to announce expanded operations in VenezuelaOil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says - The Guardian Worldseen 4 Sept, 01:24description edited
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A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’ Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism Written in the middle of the last century, the US Department of State memo conveys its message in a curt and undiplomatically honest tone: the glue that binds Washington to Caracas is, and is always likely to be, oil. “All US policies toward Venezuela are affected in greater or less degree by the objective of assuring an...A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’ Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil deal Written in the middle of the last century, the US Department of State memo conveys its message in a curt and undiplomatically honest tone: the glue that binds Washington to Caracas is, and is always likely to be, oil. “All US policies...
- The Guardian Worldseen 4 Sept, 01:24description edited
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Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resources The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has questioned Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela’s interim government, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”. In her first public comments since Trump announced what he called “the biggest oil deal in world history” with Venezuela last Friday, Machado walked a diplomatic tightrope between...Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resources • The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has questioned Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela’s interim government, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”. In her first public comments since Trump announced what he called “the biggest oil deal in world history” with...
- Le Monde Englishseen 4 Sept, 05:08description edited
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Trump met oil executives at the White House on Tuesday as he tries to tame gas prices that are spiraling because of the Iran war, with his administration hoping the Venezuela deal could help. Cheaper oil is a priority for the Trump administration ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.United States President Donald Trump met oil executives at the White House on Tuesday as he tries to tame gas prices spiraling due to the Iran war, with his administration hoping the Venezuela deal could help. Cheaper oil is a priority for the Trump administration ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.
- Bloomberg Politicsseen 4 Sept, 13:20headline rewritten
US Control of Venezuelan Oil Threatens Billions Owed to ChinaUS Grip on Venezuelan Oil Threatens Billions Owed to China - sentinelandenterprise.comseen 4 Sept, 14:26description edited
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Chevron is confirming that it is expanding its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced a deal there.It comes days after President Donald Trump announced a deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves.
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Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics15:40first to report
The Trump administration is dialing up pressure on Florida oil magnate and Republican Party donor Harry Sargeant III to divest from Venezuela.
- en.apa.az20:26
The US administration has increased pressure on American businessman Harry Sargent, who previously helped Washington maintain relations with Venezuela, APA reports citing Bloomberg
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- Times of India00:11
The Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to persuade Harry Sargeant III to withdraw from Venezuela. In a significant move, the Treasury Department has frozen the assets of his offshore company connected to oil operations. This halt enables Sargeant to divest from the Venezuelan entity effectively, a role he previously held as a crucial facilitator between Washington and Caracas, while ensuring compliance with US foreign policy.
Mon, 10 August 2026
3 reports- Le Monde (France)04:00edited after publishing
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« La seule chance pour que le pays se relève » : au Venezuela, le rebond de l’activité pétrolière sous le contrôle « néocolonial » des Etats-UnisAlors que Donald Trump affiche sa volonté de mettre sous tutelle l’exploitation du pétrole vénézuélien, les experts fustigent la façon dont les revenus de cette activité sont gérés. Les organisations citoyennes dénoncent l’absence de retombées économiques dans les régions productrices d’hydrocarbures.
- riotimesonline.com11:03
The Colombia gas import terminal is expanding as Excelerate brings a floating LNG unit in 2027 and Ecopetrol pushes its Pacifico project for late 2026.
- oilprice.com23:00
New President Abelardo de la Espriella plans to revive oil and gas exploration, allow tightly regulated fracking, and strengthen state oil company Ecopetrol while maintaining investment in renewables.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- Le Monde English03:00
As Donald Trump has made clear his intention to place Venezuelan oil production under US control, experts have condemned the opacity surrounding the management of revenues from the industry. Civil society groups have also denounced the lack of economic benefits for oil and gas-producing regions.
Fri, 14 August 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English04:51
After Maduro’s removal, US influence in Venezuela soared, but experts say Washington may still have to ‘own’ Venezuela.
- news.az11:46
BP has secured a license to explore and develop the second phase of Venezuela’s offshore Loran gas project alongside UAE-based XRG and Qatar&rsq...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:18
British energy major to operate 2nd phase of offshore Loran gas project alongside UAE’s XRG and Qatar’s UCC
- The Guardian World14:04
Move will be one of first large-scale foreign investments in country since US ousted leader Nicolás Maduro in January BP has answered Donald Trump’s call for oil companies to help rebuild Venezuela’s fossil fuel industry with new plans to develop a large offshore gasfield. BP will partner with two oil firms with close links to the Trump administration to develop the second phase of the Loran gasfield, in one of the first large-scale foreign investments in Venezuela since the US ousted its...
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics12:01
A Venezuelan mogul who minted a fortune selling power turbines and pumping oil has emerged as the Trump administration’s fixer for promoting “America First” deals for favored US companies, as Washington moves to exert more influence in the resource-rich South American country.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)12:25
El doble proceso de reconstrucción de Venezuela, la recuperación del colapso económico provocado por el régimen chavista y la superación de los graves daños causados por los terremotos del 24 de junio, reclama una eficacia de gestión y una atracción de capitales extranjeros que las actuales circunstancias no ofrecen.La presidencia de Delcy Rodríguez , sin legitimidad política y social, y el 'protectorado' de Estados Unidos, que gestiona con gran opacidad los recursos petroleros, impiden la...
Wed, 19 August 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English02:00
US official says Venezuela is sending 500,000 of its 1.25 million barrels per day output to Gulf Coast refineries.
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:55
VENEZUELA izvozi polovicu svoje nafte u SAD.
- tportal (Croatia)11:10
Otprilike polovina nafte proizvedene u Venezueli trenutačno se izvozi u Sjedinjene Američke Države (SAD), rekao je u utorak zamjenik američkog ministra energetike Kyle Haustveit, navevši i da ta zemlja dnevno proizvodi oko 1,25 milijuna barela
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- N1 Info (Croatia)19 Aug, 11:55their copy
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)11:44
Fri, 21 August 2026
3 reports- El País (Spain)04:00
La tutela estadounidense en el país facilita la llegada de grandes capitales al negocio petrolero y rompe con años de aislamiento y sanciones internacionales
- MercoPress (South America)08:17
Venezuela's government has concluded a series of agreements with international oil companies in recent weeks to develop its offshore gas fields, marking a shift from the years of isolation and sanctions that have defined the sector.
- El Pais English09:09
US tutelage in the country facilitates the arrival of large capital to the oil business and breaks with years of isolation and international sanctions
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post20:23
The United States is opening Venezuela’s telecommunications sector to new investment and technology while explicitly excluding Chinese companies, a move that could reshape a market where Huawei and ZTE have become deeply embedded and give Western suppliers an opening as the country expands its 5G networks. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday issued two general licences easing some sanctions restrictions on Venezuela’s telecommunications sector,...
- yahoo.com23:00
ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips remain reluctant to return to Venezuela, with negotiations slowed by demands for attractive fiscal terms and concerns over political and legal stability.
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)10:05
Große Hoffnung auf einen Aufschwung herrschte in Venezuela nach dem Sturz von Diktator Maduro. Nun werfen Kritiker den USA vor, das Land zu einem Protektorat zu machen.
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- The Hill11:00
America's daring Jan. 3 military raid seizing and removing Venezuelan ruler Nicolas Maduro was brilliantly successful. Tragically, however, the Trump administration's underlying political strategy was flawed from the start. Maduro's removal changed only the corrupt regime's public face. The Chavista gang itself remained in power: U.S. acquiescence simply empowered Maduro's former subordinates, to the detriment...
Thu, 27 August 2026
6 reports- Axios17:07edited after publishing
The Trump administration is in talks with Venezuela's interim government about taking an ownership stake in the South American country's enormous oil resources, two U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The historic deal would more than double U.S. oil reserves by drawing from a country that has the world's largest proven reserves. "Calling this deal huge would be an understatement," one of the officials said. "It is massive." Adding pressure to get the deal signed: the wars in Iran and...
- Google News - Top Stories17:08
Scoop: U.S. close to striking "massive" deal for Venezuelan oil fields Axios See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Google News - Top Stories20:05
US in Talks With Venezuela to Take Major Stake in Oil Fields Bloomberg.com See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Bloomberg Politics20:05
The US is in talks with Venezuela to take a large stake in its oil fields, a dramatic move that would extend the Trump administration’s influence on the post-Maduro government and the nation’s vast energy reserves.
- El Mundo (Spain)21:46
Según Axios y Bloomberg, las conversaciones entre ambos países contemplan la posibilidad de que Estados Unidos obtenga un arrendamiento de 100 años sobre varios campos petroleros Leer
- Bloomberg Politics22:19edited after publishing
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Venezuela Weighs OPEC Exit After Decades as It Deepens US TiesVenezuela is considering whether it should quit OPEC, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially delivering a fresh blow to the oil cartel it helped create more than six decades ago.
Fri, 28 August 2026
40 reports- indiatimes.com00:39
The Trump administration is discussing a potential US ownership stake in Venezuelas oil industry, Axios reported, covering more than a dozen fields holding about 90 billion barrels of proven reserves. The proposal could bring private US companies into developing the assets, increase Venezuelan oil revenues and significantly expand US access to crude.
- Channel News Asia01:44
The deal would more than double US oil reserves at a time when the US strategic petroleum reserve is at a 40-year low, said news site Axios.
- El País (Spain)01:59
Entre las posibles opciones se encuentra el arrendamiento de varios pozos de crudo durante un siglo, según Bloomberg
- ČT24 (Czechia)02:09edited after publishing
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USA pracují na dohodě, která by zajistila dlouhodobý přístup k venezuelské ropě, píše ReutersSpojené státy dojednávají s Venezuelou smlouvu, která jim zaručí dlouhodobý přístup k ropným zásobám v zemi. Ve čtvrtek večer to napsala agentura Reuters s odkazem na zdroje obeznámené s jednáním. USA nyní kontrolují venezuelský ropný export.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)28 Aug, 04:53their copy
- Al Jazeera English02:32
Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.
- Japan Times02:53edited after publishing
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Venezuela weighs OPEC exit after decades as it deepens U.S. tiesCaracas' potential separation would be a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump, a long-time critic of the oil cartel.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)04:51
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- tportal (Croatia)28 Aug, 05:16their copy
- ABC (Spain)06:22
El Gobierno de Donald Trump ultima una negociación con Venezuela para que EE.UU. adquiera una participación considerable de sus ingentes reservas de petróleo . Así lo revelan informaciones de varios medios estadounidenses, en una operación que sería histórica y que supondría una intervención en los recursos naturales de otro país sin precedentes en EEUU. Según 'Axios', el primer medio en dar detalles de la negociación, la operación duplicaría el tamaño de las reservas de EE.UU., que ya es el...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:26
Potential deal would cover more than a dozen productive fields with 90B barrels in proven reserves
- Novinky (Czechia)09:25
Venezuela zvažuje odchod z ropného kartelu Organizace zemí vyvážejících ropu (OPEC), jehož byla v roce 1960 jedním ze zakládajících členů. Podle informací agentury Bloomberg se o možném odchodu jedná i při rozhovorech s americkými představiteli. Současně Washington diskutuje s Caracasem o získání významného podílu na venezuelských ropných polích, což by ještě před několika lety bylo nepředstavitelné.
- MercoPress (South America)14:15
The United States government is negotiating with Venezuela's interim administration to acquire stakes in a group of the South American country's oil fields, under arrangements that would include leases of up to a hundred years, the outlets Axios and Bloomberg reported on Thursday citing unnamed senior US officials.
- Google News - Top Stories16:30
Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas The Guardian Trump seeks vast, potentially costly U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry The Washington Post Venezuela Weighs OPEC Exit as US Discusses Oil Fields Stake Bloomberg.com Scoop: U.S. close to striking "massive" deal for Venezuelan oil fields Axios In Win for Trump, Chevron Is Said to Be in Talks to Expand in Venezuela The New York Times
- The Guardian World17:41
Critics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’ Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy reserves have sparked an outcry, with critics describing the move as “predatory” and a “rapacious” land grab. Several media outlets this week reported that the Trump administration – which abducted Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, in January and has steered the South American...
- Bloomberg Politics18:13
While Venezuela isn’t the powerhouse oil producer it used to be, the country nonetheless has some of the world’s largest oil reserves. Since the US seized then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, the US has restored diplomatic ties and is working with interim President Delcy Rodríguez’s government in Caracas. But that relationship is highly conditional: US President Donald Trump has described Venezuela as the 51st state and said the US will “rebuild” the country’s underproducing oil i
- Bloomberg Politics19:56
The US government is pursuing a major stake in Venezuelan oil reserves via a potential partnership between the Department of Defense and Alejandro Betancourt, a controversial energy investor who has become a key middleman between the two countries.
- Google News - Top Stories19:56
Pentagon in Talks With Venezuelan Mogul for Massive Oil Deal Bloomberg.com U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump says NBC News Trump announces sweeping US grab for control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves Reuters Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela The Guardian Trump seeks vast, potentially costly U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry The Washington Post
- Bloomberg Politics22:29
The Pentagon is discussing an arrangement with Venezuelan mogul Alejandro Betancourt as part of a broader push tied to President Trump's goal of tapping Venezuela's large oil reserves. The reported deal would aim to help jump-start Venezuelan production, which has improved somewhat but remains constrained by caution from companies considering returning to the country. Eric Martin has exclusive reporting on the late edition of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power.” (Source: Bloomberg)
- Google News - Top Stories22:43
Trump seeks vast, potentially costly U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry The Washington Post Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves The Seattle Times Trump Says US Secured Control of Some Venezuelan Oil Reserves Bloomberg.com Scoop: U.S. close to striking "massive" deal for Venezuelan oil fields Axios U.S. enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says Reuters
- ANSA (Italy)22:57
A Washington il controllo di 65 milioni di barili
- Bloomberg Politics22:59edited after publishing
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Trump Says US Secured Control of Some Venezuelan Oil ReservesThe US is set to take majority control over a huge amount of Venezuela’s oil wealth in an unprecedented maneuver that officials said would create the world’s second-largest private oil company by reserves and secure American petroleum supplies for decades to come.
- twincities.com23:10edited after publishing
The president called it “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!”
- iheart.com23:18
President Trump says the U.S. has secured control of major Venezuelan oil reserves, aiming to double U.S. oil supplies and lower gas prices. The deal, negotiated with Venezuela's interim government, could soon be finalized, according to multiple sources.
- iheart.com23:18
President Trump says the U.S. has secured control of major Venezuelan oil reserves, aiming to double U.S. oil supplies and lower gas prices. The deal, negotiated with Venezuela's interim government, could soon be finalized, according to multiple sources.
- iheart.com23:18
President Trump says the U.S. has secured control of major Venezuelan oil reserves, aiming to double U.S. oil supplies and lower gas prices. The deal, negotiated with Venezuela's interim government, could soon be finalized, according to multiple sources.
- iheart.com23:18
President Trump says the U.S. has secured control of major Venezuelan oil reserves, aiming to double U.S. oil supplies and lower gas prices. The deal, negotiated with Venezuela's interim government, could soon be finalized, according to multiple sources.
- wnd.com23:20
Says agreement with petroleum-rich nation will more than double U.S. reserves, lower gas prices
- DW Top Stories23:23edited after publishing
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US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil. The South American country has the world's largest proven oil reserves, but production has long stalled.
- DW Top Stories23:23
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US President Donald Trump said the United States signed an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil.
- kjrh.com23:24
President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. would take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves in Venezuela. He did not immediately give more details.
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- 10news.com28 Aug, 23:24their copy
- Die Zeit (Germany)23:25
- El País (Spain)23:26edited after publishing
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Trump anuncia un acuerdo con Venezuela para adueñarse de parte de su sector petroleroEl presidente de Estados Unidos asegura que el pacto, por 65.000 millones de barriles, “más que duplica las reservas petroleras estadounidenses”
- The Guardian World23:34
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’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, saying the US will have “majority” control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves. The terms of the agreement remain to be seen, but the US president said on his social-media platform that it had been brokered “through a partnership with private business” by his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and...
- PBS NewsHour23:35
The announcement of the deal comes nearly nine months after the U.S. military at Trump's direction carried out an operation to capture Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face federal narcoterrorism and drug trafficking charges.
- South China Morning Post23:41edited after publishing
President Donald Trump on Friday said the US had 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...
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- Times of India28 Aug, 23:22their copy
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:42
Per il presidente degli Stati Uniti si tratta della “più grande intesa petrolifera nella storia del mondo”
- The Hill23:43
President Trump said Friday evening that there will be “majority U.S. control” of a large swath of Venezuela’s oil reserves. “BREAKING NEWS: The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “At my...
- Le Monde (France)23:43
Cette annonce intervient près de neuf mois après la capture du président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro, remplacé par Delcy Rodriguez. Selon l’occupant de la Maison Blanche, l’accord, qui porte sur 65 milliards de barils, doublerait les réserves des Etats-Unis.
- cbs12.com23:51
President Donald Trump said the U.S. made agreement with Venezuela to take control of at least 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves.
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- nebraska.tv28 Aug, 23:51their copy
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- BBC News World23:54edited after publishing
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Trump says US has 'historic' deal to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oilVenezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
- ABC (Spain)23:54
Donald Trump ha anunciado que su Gobierno ha llegado a un acuerdo con Venezuela para que EE.UU. tome el control de una parte significativa de las enormes reservas petrolíferas del país sudamericano. Según ha asegurado el presidente de EE.UU. en un mensaje en su red social, EE.UU. tendrá un «control mayoritario de 65.000 millones de barriles de crudo de reservas probadas».El multimillonario neoyorquino no dio detalles de cómo se orquestará esta toma de control, pero dijo que la operación ha sido...
Sat, 29 August 2026
63 reports- Le Monde English00:05edited after publishing
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Trump announces 'biggest oil deal in world history' for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reservesVenezuela's president confirmed the 'historic' agreement shortly after the US president's announcement.
- El Mundo (Spain)00:27edited after publishing
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Trump anuncia un acuerdo petrolero con Venezuela para duplicar las reservas de EEUUTrump afirmó que el acuerdo reduciría sustancialmente los precios de la gasolina para todos los estadounidenses Leer
- Axios00:40
President Trump said Friday the U.S. has struck a deal with Venezuela to take control of oil fields with 65 billion barrels of reserves. Why it matters: The unprecedented deal vastly increases U.S. energy security and dominance in the Western Hemisphere. Axios first reported the deal was in the offing Thursday. Zoom in: The details have yet to be released, but a source familiar described the unorthodox arrangement as a type of "public-private partnership" between the U.S., private companies and...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)00:52edited after publishing
Anfang des Jahres nahmen US-Spezialkräfte Venezuelas Staatschef Maduro fest. Nun soll es eine Vereinbarung über große Ölvorkommen geben. Gänzlich unklar ist, wie jene nachgewiesenen Ölreserven erschlossen werden sollen.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)00:53
Prezydent USA Donald Trump poinformował o porozumieniu z Wenezuelą, które ma dać Stanom Zjednoczonym większościową kontrolę nad znaczną częścią wenezuelskich potwierdzonych rezerw ropy. Sekretarz stanu Marco Rubio mówi o 100 mld dol. inwestycji dla Caracas.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:55
Potential deal could require billions of dollars to develop fields, upgrade Venezuela’s deteriorated oil infrastructure, according to reports
- Tagesschau (Germany)00:55
Präsident Trump hat ein Öl-Abkommen mit Venezuela verkündet. US-Konzerne zeigten sich jedoch zuvor bereits zurückhaltend wegen der schlechten Infrastruktur dort und früherer Enteignungen ausländischer Investoren.
- iDNES (Czechia)01:17edited after publishing
Spojené státy uzavřely ropnou dohodu s Venezuelou. Zajistily si tak většinovou kontrolu nad více než 65 miliardami barelů z prokázaných venezuelských zásob ropy. To odpovídá zhruba pětině celkových prokázaných ropných rezerv této latinskoamerické země. Oznámil to v sobotu americký prezident Donald Trump na své sociální síti Truth Social. Uvedl rovněž, že jde o největší ropnou dohodu ve světové historii.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)28 Aug, 23:29their copy
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)29 Aug, 04:26their copy
- Die Zeit (Germany)01:27
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Die USA haben sich Zugang zu über einem Fünftel der venezolanischen Ölvorkommen verschafft. Präsident Trump zufolge wird das die US-Reserven mehr als verdoppeln.
- ABC News (Australia)01:30
The United States has struck a deal with Venezuela to secure "majority US control" of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, according to Donald Trump.
- odt.co.nz01:47
Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves
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- singletonargus.com.au29 Aug, 01:40their copy
- NPR News02:07
President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.
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- Google News - Top Stories02:07
Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves NPR Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil BBC Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves CNN Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas The Guardian Scoop: U.S. close to striking "massive" deal for Venezuelan oil fields Axios
- Google News - Top Stories02:23
Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela’s Oil The New York Times U.S. to Take Control of Much of Venezuela’s Proven Oil Reserves WSJ Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, as gas prices still high 6 months into Iran war The Times of Israel Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas The Guardian Trump says U.S. now has majority control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves CBS News
- Al Jazeera English02:32
US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
- Google News - Top Stories02:42
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil BBC Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves Dallas News U.S. to Take Control of Much of Venezuela’s Proven Oil Reserves WSJ Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas The Guardian Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves Reuters
- japantoday.com02:45
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. Trump in a social media post announced the agreement he said was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete…
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- bostonherald.com28 Aug, 23:10their copy
- Le Monde (France)03:00edited after publishing
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Donald Trump annonce la mainmise américaine sur le pétrole vénézuélienUn accord entre Washington et Caracas donne aux Etats-Unis le contrôle sur 65 milliards de barils des réserves vénézuéliennes pour développer « 17 champs stratégiques » moyennant un investissement de « plus de 100 milliards de dollars ».
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- Le Monde English29 Aug, 09:30their copy
- Japan Times03:09
The move represents President Donald Trump's latest push to establish U.S. dominance over the Western Hemisphere.
- Al Jazeera English04:16
US President Donald Trump has claimed the US and Venezuela have reached the ‘biggest oil deal in world history’.
- tportal (Croatia)04:43
Sjedinjene Države i Venezuela sklopile su veliki naftni sporazum koji bi Washingtonu trebao osigurati većinsku kontrolu nad projektima koji obuhvaćaju više od 65 milijardi barela dokazanih venecuelskih rezervi. Američki predsjednik Donald Trump nazvao ga je 'najvećim naftnim poslom u svjetskoj povijesti'. Vlasti u Caracasu očekuju više od 100 milijardi dolara privatnih ulaganja i rast proizvodnje
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:57
VENEZUELA ima najveće dokazane rezerve nafte na svijetu, veće od 300 milijardi barela.
- MercoPress (South America)04:58
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday an agreement with Venezuela's interim government granting Washington majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan crude reserves, around 21% of the country's total. Acting president Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the deal.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)05:05edited after publishing
Trump has announced an unprecedented oil agreement giving the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves as Washington seeks to lower fuel prices.
- RMF24 (Poland)05:14
Trump triumfuje. „Największa w historii świata transakcja naftowa”
- N1 Info (Croatia)05:16
Privremena predsjednica Delcy Rodríguez potvrdila je u petak da je Venezuela potpisala "povijesni" naftni sporazum sa Sjedinjenim Državama, uputivši "
- Le Figaro (France)05:25
L’accord prévoit de développer 17 champs stratégiques, avec un potentiel avéré de 65 milliards de barils de pétrole pour les États-Unis, un investissement de plus de 100 milliards de dollars et plus de 209 milliards de dollars de recettes fiscales pour l’État vénézuélien.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:26SAD sklopio golemi naftni sporazum s Venezuelom. Trump: ‘Ovo će znatno sniziti cijene za Amerikance’
Venezuela raspolaže najvećim dokazanim zalihama nafte na svijetu
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:44
Agreement set to double American reserves, 'greatly strengthen' relations with Caracas, says US president
- France Info (France)06:13
L'accord, salué par Donald Trump et Delcy Rodriguez, permettra aux Etats-Unis de prendre le contrôle majoritaire de plus de 65 milliards de barils issus des réserves vénézuéliennes.
- riotimesonline.com06:17
Trump announced a Venezuela oil deal covering 65 billion barrels of crude. No contract text, executive order or White House document has appeared.
- Euronews06:18
Trump has long been candid about his desire for the US to secure Venezuelan oil and has urged oil companies to invest in the South American nation.
- Libération (France)06:59
Donald Trump promet une baisse durable des prix de l’essence grâce à cette prise de contrôle de plus de 65 milliards de barils, tandis que Caracas évoque 100 milliards de dollars d’investissements et des milliers d’emplois créés.
- 24sata (Croatia)07:23
Venezuela i SAD potpisali su 'povijesni' naftni sporazum: Delcy Rodríguez slavi ulaganja od 100 milijardi dolara i novi energetski uzlet, dok Trump tvrdi da će Amerikanci dobiti jeftiniji benzin bez troška za porezne obveznike
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)07:45edited after publishing
Venezuela hat die größten Ölreserven der Welt, 65 Milliarden Barrel sollen nun unter US-Kontrolle gebracht werden. Laut Venezuelas Präsidentin Rodríguez investieren die USA mehr als 100 Milliarden US-Dollar.
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:51
POVIJESNI sporazum SAD-a i Venezuele vrijedan 100 milijardi dolara osigurava Americi kontrolu nad golemim rezervama od 65 milijardi barela nafte.
- Tagesschau (Germany)07:54
Die USA haben offenbar ein Öl-Abkommen mit Venezuela geschlossen. Laut Präsident Trump sichert sich das Land damit mehr als 65 Milliarden Barrel Öl. Außenminister Rubio spricht von großen Vorteilen auch für Venezuela. Von C. Kühntopp.
- albeu.com07:55
Presidenti amerikan Donald Trump ka njoftuar se Shtetet e Bashkuara kanë arritur një marrëveshje të re për naftën me Venezuelën, për të cilën pretendon se do të rrisë ndjeshëm rezervat dhe furnizimin amerikan me naftë, duke ndihmuar në uljen e çmimeve të karburantit. [...] Read More... The post Trum [...]Read More...
- westhawaiitoday.com10:05
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented U.S. push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation’s battered energy industry while delivering a new source of crude to help bring down U.S. fuel prices.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:33
Giacimenti in affitto. E cent’anni di estrattivismo. Gli Usa strappano 65 miliardi di barili di petrolio al Venezuela. Circa il 20% delle riserve totali del Paese. Washington controllerà quindi il 55% della “produzione effettiva” – tra partecipazione azionaria e acquisti preferenziali di greggio a prezzo di costo – su diciassette campi petroliferi “attualmente operativi”. Il […] L'articolo Trump spreme il Venezuela: agli Usa il controllo di 65 milioni di barili. “Così ridurremo i prezzi della...
- El País (Spain)10:35edited after publishing
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Trump y el petróleo venezolano, un “acuerdo” con muchos cabos sueltosLas petroleras estadounidenses se garantizan grandes volúmenes de crudo pesado a largo plazo, pero, frente a lo que publicita la Casa Blanca, el pacto no abaratará la gasolina en lo inmediato
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:24
US-Präsident Trump verkündet ein weitreichendes Öl-Abkommen zwischen den USA und Venezuela. Wie reagiert Venezuela? Ziehen die USA das Land über den Tisch? Antworten auf die wichtigsten Fragen.
- Google News - Top Stories11:29
Trump hails "biggest oil deal in world history" with Venezuela Axios Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela’s Oil The New York Times America’s murky deal to secure a fifth of Venezuela’s oil The Economist Trump says US reaches deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of country’s oil reserves CNN Venezuelan opposition up in arms over reports US wants big stake in oil and gas The Guardian
- bne IntelliNews14:21
Washington-backed venture to take majority stake in 17 fields as Caracas seeks investment to revive its ailing oil industry and Trump faces pressure over petrol prices.
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:27
Donald Trump verkündet den »größten Öldeal der Weltgeschichte« – und behauptet, nun Teile der venezolanischen Ölindustrie zu kontrollieren. Stimmt das?
- taylorvilledailynews.com16:18
WASHINGTON (AP) – Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a […]
- Google News - Top Stories16:32
Trump says US has a deal to take huge stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves Politico Trump found an unusual solution to his Venezuela problem CNN What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela AP News Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela’s Oil The New York Times Trump says he has secured a vast U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry The Washington Post
- Google News - Top Stories17:39
Democrats sound alarm on US-Venezuela oil deal: ‘This isn’t a win’ The Hill Trump found an unusual solution to his Venezuela problem CNN Trump’s Oil Deal Riles Both Sides of Venezuelan Political Divide Bloomberg.com ‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover The New York Times Trump says U.S. now has majority control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves CBS News
- The Hill17:39
Democrats slammed Friday's announcement by President Trump on a new deal to acquire majority U.S. control of over 65 million barrels of Venezuelan oil. “Let's be clear: this isn't a win,” Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) wrote in a social media post. “This is proof Trump put our service members at risk to get...
- El País (Spain)17:57
Varios expertos cuestionan la legitimidad del pacto en cuestiones como la soberanía nacional y la intervención extranjera
- iRozhlas (Czechia)18:15
Spojené státy uzavřely ropnou dohodu s Venezuelou a zajistily si tak většinovou kontrolu nad více než 65 miliardami barelů z prokázaných venezuelských zásob ropy. Dosažení dohody oznámil americký prezident Donald Trump a potvrdila ho prozatímní venezuelská prezidentka Delcy Rodríguezová. „Spoustu toho ještě nevíme,“ říká o dohodě Martin Jirušek z Katedry mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií Fakulty sociálních studií Masarykovy univerzity.
- ANSA (Italy)18:25
'Agli Usa il controllo di maggioranza di 65 miliardi di barili'. Ma restano interrogativi
- Google News - Top Stories18:35
What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela AP News Trump found an unusual solution to his Venezuela problem CNN What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves? Al Jazeera ‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover The New York Times Trump says U.S. now has majority control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves CBS News
- Der Spiegel (Germany)18:55
US-Präsident Donald Trump sichert sich einen Großteil von Venezuelas Öl. Die Vereinbarung festigt die Macht des Regimes in Caracas, die Demokratisierung muss warten.
- PBS NewsHour19:44
The answers to questions such as how soon the reserves could be drilled and who will pay to make it happen were not immediately clear. No text of any agreement has been released.
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- siliconvalley.com29 Aug, 22:59their copy
- Euronews31 Aug, 04:02their copy
- greeleytribune.com31 Aug, 23:56their copy
- El Mundo (Spain)20:46
"Uno de los aspectos más preocupantes es que en esta jugada no se menciona explícitamente la transición democrática", explica al analizar el acuerdo entre Donald Trump y Delcy Rodríguez Leer
- NYT World21:11
A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.
- mynspr.org21:14
President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.
- peakoil.com21:45
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- Al Jazeera English22:33
Few details have emerged about deal between Washington and Caracas, criticised as takeover of Venezuela's resources.
- Google News - Top Stories22:35
What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves? Al Jazeera ‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover The New York Times Trump Promises His Venezuela Oil Deal Will Lower Gas Prices. But When? Time Magazine Democrats sound alarm on US-Venezuela oil deal: ‘This isn’t a win’ The Hill Trump’s Oil Deal Riles Both Sides of Venezuelan Political Divide Bloomberg.com
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
La Casa Bianca annuncia “lo storico accordo”, ma i critici: “Un atto coloniale”. L’Eni: “contribuiremo al rilancio del settore”
- ABC (Spain)23:22
La histórica toma de control de parte del sector petrolero de Venezuela anunciada por Donald Trump estaba ya esbozada a comienzos de año, cuando el presidente de EE.UU. sacudió al mundo con el anuncio de la captura de Nicolás Maduro. Mucho de lo que se habló entonces fue de petróleo.«Vamos a gobernar el país hasta que podamos hacer una transición segura, apropiada y juiciosa», dijo Trump mientras el dictador venezolano volaba rumbo a una cárcel de Brooklyn. Gobernar Venezuela, aseguró el...
Sun, 30 August 2026
46 reports- shafaqna.com00:00
- Japan Times00:16
One potential advantage for Venezuela's acting president is if a deal with the U.S. hems in the Trump administration's incentive to press for swift elections.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:45
Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of putting private profit ahead of public interests
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)01:42
Der US-Präsident stellt seine Vereinbarung mit Venezuela als großen Erfolg dar: Nun würden die Benzinpreise in den USA sinken. Kritiker sprechen von Imperialismus – und warnen vor einem Fiasko.
- Google News - Top Stories02:29
Venezuela's interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years Reuters ‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover The New York Times Venezuela's interim president says U.S. energy deal will last 25 years CNBC What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela AP News Trump says he has secured a vast U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry The Washington Post
- Times of India02:40
In a landmark move, the United States and Venezuela have forged a 25-year energy partnership designed to uplift Venezuela's ailing oil sector and enhance production capabilities. Under this agreement, rights to unexplored oil reserves will be held for a century, with the U.S. claiming fifty-five percent of the new venture's output. This collaboration promises to inject significant investments and generate tax income for Venezuela.
- Le Figaro (France)02:41
Vendredi, le président Donald Trump a annoncé que les États-Unis auraient le contrôle de 65 milliards de barils provenant des réserves de pétrole du Venezuela, soit «le plus grand accord pétrolier de l’histoire», selon lui.
- maitlandmercury.com.au02:50
Venezuela's interim president says its newly-inked and historic energy deal with the US help revive the economy and...
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- dailyadvertiser.com.au30 Aug, 02:50their copy
- Le Monde (France)03:06edited after publishing
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Le Venezuela « conserve la propriété et la souveraineté » de son pétrole après son accord avec les Etats-Unis, affirme la présidente par intérim Delcy RodriguezLe manque de détails sur l’accord, qui prévoit des investissements dans le secteur pétrolier vénézuélien, a suscité de nombreuses rumeurs et spéculations concernant un texte qui serait très avantageux pour Washington, au détriment de Caracas.
- Al Jazeera English03:51
Under the deal, $19 from every barrel of oil sold to the US will flow to Caracas, interim President Rodriguez says.
- El País (Spain)03:58
La presidenta venezolana asegura que el acuerdo con Estados Unidos tendrá una vigencia de 25 años
- Die Zeit (Germany)04:01
Die USA kontrollieren durch ein Abkommen ein Fünftel der Ölreserven in Venezuela. Was beabsichtigt Trump? Und: Warum Bergretter zunehmend genervt von Einsätzen sind.
- ABC News (Australia)04:03
The "historic" agreement is set to last for 25 years and will see Venezuela increase its output to 1.5 million barrels a day, but many important details remain unclear.
- tportal (Croatia)05:07
Privremena predsjednica Venezuele Delcy Rodriguez rekla je u subotu da će energetski sporazum sa SAD-om biti na snazi sljedećih 25 godina, njime je dogovoreno povećanje proizvodnje sirove nafte kao i zadržavanje suverenosti zemlje nad prirodnim resursima, istaknula je
- El Mundo (Spain)05:35
La presidenta destacó que Estados Unidos aportará capital, tecnología y capacidad operativa para "adelantar la recuperación de una industria estratégica duramente golpeada por las sanciones" Leer
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:45
PRIVREMENA predsjednica Venezuele Delcy Rodriguez rekla je danas da će energetski sporazum sa SAD-om biti na snazi sljedećih 25 godina, njime je dogovoreno povećanje proizvodnje sirove nafte kao i zadržavanje suverenosti zemlje nad prirodnim resursima, istaknula je.
- 24sata (Croatia)06:46
Delcy Rodriguez tvrdi da je s SAD-om dogovoren 25-godišnji naftni deal, uz veću proizvodnju i 209 milijardi dolara prihoda, dok Caracas poručuje da zadržava suverenitet nad resursima
- Google News - Top Stories06:57
Venezuela says Trump's historic oil deal targets 1.5M barrels per day, could generate $200B Fox Business Trump Administration Live Updates: U.S. Oil Takeover Prompts Pushback From Venezuelans The New York Times Venezuela's interim president says US energy deal will last 25 years Reuters Exclusive | Inside Trump’s Plan to Give the Pentagon a Stake in Venezuela’s Oil Riches WSJ Controversial Venezuelan executive courts investors after Trump oil deal Financial Times
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:59
Übergangspräsidentin Rodríguez hat Venezuelas »Eigentum und die Souveränität über seine Ressourcen« versichert. Dies wurde infolge des neuen US-Öldeals angezweifelt.
- South China Morning Post07:40
Venezuelan hardliners and opposition forces alike criticised acting president Delcy Rodriguez for agreeing to grant the US exclusive access to the country’s valuable oil resources. She may be betting that the deal with US President Donald Trump is her ticket to a tighter grip on power. One potential advantage for Rodriguez is if the deal to give the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan crude hems in the Trump administration’s incentive to press for swift election. “I...
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)08:25
Unter dem Druck der USA gibt das südamerikanische Land einen großen Teil seiner Ölvorkommen preis. Die amtierende Präsidentin zeigt sich begeistert – aus gutem Grund.
- Al Jazeera English09:32
Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:43
Venezuela ima jedne od najvećih rezervi nafte na svijetu, s procijenjene 303 milijarde barela sirove nafte u zemlji. To je oko 17% svjetskih zaliha
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:23
Interim President Rodriguez says country aims to boost daily oil production to more than 1.5M barrels
- ksmu.org12:02
There are many reasons to be skeptical of the Trump administration's announcement that the U.S. will develop Venezuelan oil.
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- wfae.org30 Aug, 12:02their copy
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- wuwf.org30 Aug, 12:02their copy
- Google News - Top Stories12:12
Controversial Venezuelan executive courts investors after Trump oil deal Financial Times What we know about Trump’s deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela AP News Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil Reuters Exclusive | Inside Trump’s Plan to Give the Pentagon a Stake in Venezuela’s Oil Riches WSJ Venezuelan interim president offers details on US oil deal The Hill
- The Hill12:47
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Saturday provided details on her country's new oil deal with the U.S., after President Trump said much of Venezuela's oil reserves will be under "majority U.S. control." "This 25-year bilateral project envisages the development of 17 strategic oilfields with a production target of more than 1.5 million barrels per...
- The Guardian World15:08edited after publishing
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Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has ‘endless’ benefitsDeal that will reportedly see US take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil has provoked outrage in her country Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has defended her government’s highly controversial energy deal with Donald Trump, insisting the South American country will maintain ownership and sovereignty over its massive oil reserves. Rodríguez, who assumed power in January after Trump ordered the abduction of the president, Nicolás Maduro, took to the airwaves on Saturday to...
- Times of India15:16
US President Trump announced a deal to secure Venezuelan oil for the US reserve. This oil will be used to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The agreement involves developing untapped oil fields in Venezuela. Significant investment is needed before Venezuelan production can increase. The immediate impact on US fuel prices remains unclear.
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:46
Der US-Präsident will mit dem Öl aus dem Abkommen mit Venezuela die eigenen Reserven wieder auffüllen. Er spricht von einem »Geschenk Venezuelas« an die US-Bürger.
- Al Jazeera English15:50
President Donald Trump says in a post that the 'topping out' process will begin shortly.
- Le Figaro (France)15:51
DÉCRYPTAGE - En cédant à Washington une concession de cent ans sur plus d’un cinquième de ses réserves prouvées, le pouvoir par intérim de Delcy Rodriguez rompt avec un siècle de souveraineté énergétique vénézuélienne.
- ANSA (Italy)16:26
Wsj svela: 'Accordo con il controverso imprenditore venezuelano Alejandro Betancourt'
- RMF24 (Poland)16:53
Historycznie niski poziom rezerw ropy w USA. Trump chce je uzupełnić „darem od Wenezueli”
- Google News - Top Stories17:41
Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil Reuters Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves Fox News Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Reprises Industry’s Neocolonial Past Bloomberg.com Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner The New York Times Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall. The Washington Post
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:58
US president labels shipments a 'gift' from Caracas as administration moves to fill depleted emergency stockpile
- iDNES (Czechia)18:06
Ropa z nedávno uzavřené dohody mezi Spojenými státy a Venezuelou bude použita k doplnění strategických ropných rezerv USA, které byly v posledních letech prudce sníženy v reakci na globální narušení dodávek a vysoké ceny pohonných hmot. V neděli to oznámil americký prezident Donald Trump.
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- Novinky (Czechia)31 Aug, 08:20their copy
- Euronews18:40
Venezuela's acting president says the aim is to turn the country's underground resources into a "source of social and economic well-being for the people of Venezuela."
- The Hill19:11
President Trump said Sunday the U.S. will “fill up” the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) as a result of the oil deal his administration reached with the Venezuelan government. “One of the things I am going to do with the Venezuelan Oil is fill up the Strategic National Reserves,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding the...
- Google News - Top Stories19:18
Venezuela’s Maduro Resurfaces on Social Media Amid US Oil Deal Bloomberg.com See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Channel News Asia19:20
URL changednow www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-us-petroleum-reserve-venezuela-oil-6350666
The US reserve sits near a 44-year low at about 290 million barrels as a new Venezuela deal seeks to lift crude supply.
- Channel News Asia19:20
The US reserve sits near a 44-year low at about 290 million barrels as a new Venezuela deal seeks to lift crude supply.
- Bloomberg Politics19:31
President Donald Trump’s plan to seize direct control of Venezuela’s oil reserves is prompting warnings that the Latin American nation will become a modern-day resource colony akin to the so-called banana republics of a century ago — something that could create long-term risks for oil companies operating there.
- Google News - Top Stories20:56
Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall. The Washington Post See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- dailykos.com22:00edited after publishing
Oil reserves are not the same as oil supply and there’s no effect on current gasoline prices, if ever. Like Trump’s upcoming “meeting” with oil executives, it’s all gaslight, and not the natural gas…
- El Mundo (Spain)23:50
El opaco acuerdo entre Donald Trump y Delcy Rodríguez deja muchas incógnitas Leer
Mon, 31 August 2026
28 reports- Al Jazeera English00:41
Opposition in Venezuela as interim leader insists the deal with Washington will help with the country's recovery.
- Google News - Top Stories01:30
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez defends ‘endless’ benefits of her oil deal with Trump The Guardian Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves Fox News What smart people are saying about Trump's acquisition of Venezuelan oil Business Insider Venezuela's interim president says U.S. energy deal will last 25 years CNBC Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Reprises Industry’s Neocolonial Past Bloomberg.com
- Der Spiegel (Germany)01:30
Venezuela sitzt auf gigantischen Ölvorkommen. Donald Trump möchte einen guten Teil davon schon bald in Lagern in den USA wissen – und spricht von einem »Geschenk an die Vereinigten Staaten«. Doch so einfach ist das nicht.
- Japan Times02:05
The U.S. exerted outsize power over Latin America and its natural resources through much of the 20th century, stirring popular unrest, coup d'etats and the erosion of democracy.
- El País (Spain)03:30
El presidente estadounidense asegura que utilizará los barriles venezolanos para reponer las reservas estratégicas de su país
- El País (Spain)03:30
El insólito acuerdo para que EE UU explote el petróleo del país une los intereses del presidente con los de Delcy Rodríguez
- France Info (France)06:00
Six mois après le début de la guerre entre les États-Unis et l’Iran, les prix du pétrole restent élevés et très instables. La reprise des frappes américaines et le rapprochement avec le Venezuela pourraient encore rebattre les cartes du marché mondial.
- NPR News08:49
Trump says U.S. struck a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, U.S. and Iran resume exchanging strikes, funding at the top of the agenda as House reconvenes.
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- wgcu.org31 Aug, 08:49their copy
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- El Pais English08:59
The US president says he will use Venezuelan barrels to replenish his country’s dwindling strategic reserves, with a view to the November midterms
- NPR News09:00edited after publishing
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The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to knowThe Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.
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- ypradio.org31 Aug, 09:00their copy
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- kasu.org31 Aug, 09:00their copy
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. Here’s what you need to know NPR Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency Reuters Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner The New York Times What smart people are saying about Trump's acquisition of Venezuelan oil Business Insider U.S., Venezuela strike oil deal. And, the staggering hidden toll of U.S. heat deaths NPR
- kasu.org10:49
President Trump is touting a new deal for the U.S. to access Venezuelan oil fields. Trump says it's a major boon for the American people, but it's unclear when they'll see the benefits.
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- ypradio.org31 Aug, 10:49their copy
- NPR News11:20
The U.S. and Venezuela have entered into an oil deal. And, NPR spent two years tracking heat-related deaths and found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat more than the official counts show.
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- wgcu.org31 Aug, 11:20their copy
- kasu.org31 Aug, 11:20their copy
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- mymotherlode.com13:13edited after publishing
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The Latest: Trump oil deal raises questions, Vance and Bessent seek to reassure allies - myMotherLode.comVenezuelans are outraged and the oil industry is waiting for details on President Donald Trump’s announcement that Venezuela’s acting president has agreed to give an unnamed U.S. company control of vast amounts of the South American country’s untapped oil reserves. Trump called it “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Global crude prices are rising again after renewed warfare between the United States and Iran. The AAA says that for the first time, average pump prices Americans pay remained...
- Google News - Top Stories13:21
Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency Reuters The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. Here’s what you need to know NPR Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall. The Washington Post Trump just brokered a deal with the country sitting atop the world’s largest oil reserves Fox News What smart people are saying about Trump's acquisition of Venezuelan oil Business Insider
- breitbart.com14:50
"Acting President" of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez thanked President Donald Trump and State Sec. Marco Rubio for the new U.S. oil deal.
- Bloomberg Politics16:51
El presidente de EE.UU. presenta su acuerdo por 65.000 millones de barriles de petróleo venezolano como una victoria. Pero las dudas sobre inversión, infraestructura y plazos amenazan sus promesas.
- South China Morning Post17:47
US President Donald Trump will meet oil refining executives on Tuesday as he tries to tame fuel prices sent spiralling by the Iran war ahead of midterm elections in November, the White House said. The talks at the White House also come days after Trump announced a deal for a huge US stake in the oil reserves of Venezuela, whose leader Nicolas Maduro was toppled by US forces in January. Republicans fear voters will punish them in November’s crucial US midterm elections after high fuel prices...
- Google News - Top Stories17:57
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal lower U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts say. CBS News Trump announced a massive oil deal with Venezuela. Why it won't lower gas prices anytime soon CNBC Exclusive | Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Company Plans Massive Drilling Push wsj.com Experts, lawyers puzzled over US-Venezuela oil deal, call for contract transparency Reuters Will the U.S. really control Venezuelan oil? NPR
- ABC (Spain)18:31
Algunos lo llaman ya el 'virrey' de Donald Trump en Venezuela. Alejandro Betancourt se ha convertido en el hombre del presidente de EE.UU. en el país sudamericano, su bastón para conseguir el objetivo del que habla desde que anunció la captura de Nicolás Maduro a comienzos de este año: disparar el acceso estadounidense a las mayores reservas de petróleo del mundo.Todavía faltan muchos detalles por conocer sobre cómo se estructurará la entrada del Gobierno de EE.UU. en el petróleo venezolano....
- midmichigannow.com22:06
President Donald Trump is touting a new agreement involving Venezuela as a potential windfall for the United States.
- The Hill22:13edited after publishing
President Trump announced last week that the U.S. would team up with a Venezuelan company to pump oil from a large swath of the South American nation's reserves — but actually getting that petroleum out of the ground could come with significant hurdles. Announcing the agreement with Venezuela, Trump said Friday evening it would “substantially...
- newsweek.com22:20
Experts told Newsweek that Washington's oil deal with Venezuela could cost Rubio support among Venezuelan and Cuban voters.
- Bloomberg Politics22:34
Dan Brouillette, former Energy Secretary during President Trump's first term, says additional Venezuelan oil will not lower US gas prices in the near term, arguing that the US needs more refining and pipeline capacity. Brouillette says he would not recommend investing in Venezuela at the moment and that companies need more certainty and details before committing significant capital. He speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on the late edition of Bloomberg’s "Balance of Power." (Source:...
- The Hill22:35
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump: U.S. has control of large slice of Venezuela's oil President Trump said Friday evening that there will be “majority U.S. control” of a large swath of Venezuela’s oil reserves. © AP Photo/Matias Delacroix “BREAKING NEWS: The United States of America has just entered...
- PBS NewsHour22:45
President Trump announced an unprecedented agreement in which the Pentagon would become an investor in a private company granted exclusive oil development rights in Venezuela. Nick Schifrin discussed the deal with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program for the Baker Institute at Rice University.
- oilprice.com23:00
More Venezuelan heavy crude is particularly valuable for U.S. Gulf Coast refiners, but with U.S. refineries already running near capacity, additional crude cannot immediately solve the global fuel shortage.
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- yahoo.com31 Aug, 23:00their copy
- Tagesschau (Germany)23:43
Mit seinem Öl-Deal mit Venezuela will US-Präsident Trump die Engpässe im Nahen Osten ausgleichen und für schnell sinkende Benzinpreise in seinem Land sorgen. Doch damit verspricht er zu viel, sagen Experten. Von S. Jackisch.
Tue, 1 September 2026
46 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:07
US president says Washington will take Venezuelan oil to US refineries, calls agreement possibly ‘greatest deal ever made’
- clickondetroit.com00:27
The White House says it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners in a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
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- kmxt.org1 Sept, 08:30their copy
- Google News - Top Stories00:47Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says
Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says CNBC Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details NBC News How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times Firms including Chevron, ONGC, GE Vernova on track to sign final pacts in Venezuela, sources say Reuters Venezuelan Oil Exports Surge as Trump Seeks Greater Control Bloomberg.com
- Tagesschau (Germany)00:49
Etwa ein Fünftel des Ölvorkommens Venezuelas soll künftig den USA gehören. Die Vorteile des Deals liegen für Washington auf der Hand. Doch hilft das Abkommen auch der maroden venezolanischen Wirtschaft? Von Jenny Barke.
- krwg.org01:15
Analyst breaks down challenges U.S. will face to unlock Venezuela's oil
- Bloomberg Politics01:29edited after publishing
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US Gets Board Veto, Right of First Refusal in Venezuela Oil DealThe US detailed plans to exercise greater control over a private operator under a historic deal to seize Venezuela’s oil reserves, including the first option to buy a significant share of its crude production and veto power over board appointments.
- Japan Times01:41
The White House hasn't explained where the $100 billion in expected investment for a new oil venture in Venezuela is supposed to come from.
- Google News - Top Stories01:56
How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says CNBC EXCLUSIVE: Officials: US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms Reuters Analyst breaks down challenges U.S. will face to unlock Venezuela's oil PBS Venezuelan Oil Exports Surge as Trump Seeks Greater Control bloomberg.com
- El País (Spain)03:13
La concesión queda en manos de North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), propiedad del millonario venezolano Alejandro Betancourt, investigado por la Justicia
- Google News - Top Stories03:14
Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags for some major producers, sources say Reuters How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times The US-Venezuela Oil Deal Looks Like It Is Built on Quicksand Bloomberg.com EXCLUSIVE: Officials: US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms Reuters Analyst breaks down challenges U.S. will face to unlock Venezuela's oil PBS
- Google News - Top Stories03:15
White House says deal to take control of Venezuelan oil will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners CBS News How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times China demands rights guarantee as US firm secures 100-year Venezuelan oil deal South China Morning Post Trump's oil deal with Venezuela raises red flags for some major producers, sources say Reuters The secret history of Trump's Venezuelan oil baron Axios
- El País (Spain)03:45
La energética española aspira a triplicar su producción en tres años mientras se clarifica la situación comercial internacional tanto con Washington como con Caracas
- 24sata (Croatia)07:02
Sporazum, koji je krajem kolovoza objavio američki predsjednik Donald Trump, a potvrdila privremena predsjednica Venezuele Delcy Rodríguez, stavit će pod kontrolu Washingtona čak 65 milijardi barela nafte
- Al Jazeera English07:39
Venezuela's interim president gives new US company 100-year rights to more than 17 oil fields.
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:52
TRUMPOV naftni dogovor s Venezuelom mogao bi ugroziti političku budućnost Marca Rubija zbog kontroverzne suradnje s bivšim režimom.
- El Pais English07:59
The agreement announced by Donald Trump has sparked widespread unease in a country with a deeply rooted sense of ownership over its natural resources
- NPR News08:30
As part of the deal, the U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt.
- Axios09:00
President Trump's historic Venezuelan oil deal revolves around a colorful and controversial man from Caracas with a long history of supporting U.S. interests — including the operation to remove former strongman Nicolas Maduro. Why it matters: Alejandro Betancourt, 46, runs the oil company that's entering into an unprecedented partnership with the Pentagon. It gives America access to some of Venezuela's vast oil fields at a time when U.S. reserves are low. "No Betancourt, no energy-security...
- Google News - Top Stories09:00
The secret history of Trump's Venezuelan oil baron Axios How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times US Gets Board Veto, Right of First Refusal in Venezuela Oil Deal Bloomberg.com China demands rights guarantee as US firm secures 100-year Venezuelan oil deal South China Morning Post Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it? The Washington Post
- MercoPress (South America)09:23
The White House on Monday identified the company that will operate seventeen Venezuelan oil fields for a century in partnership with the US government: North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt, who is under investigation in Switzerland and Spain over his alleged involvement in a scheme to launder funds from the state oil company PDVSA. There is no conviction against him.
- Bloomberg Politics09:59
US agreement for crude reserves upsets South American nation’s opposition, government loyalists.
- Euronews10:25
The White House has published the terms of its Venezuela oil deal, naming the private company at its centre and confirming Washington's majority control of more than 65 billion barrels, as President Trump vowed the US would be taking "all" of it.
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- euronews.com1 Sept, 10:25their copy
- iDNES (Czechia)10:34
Americký prezident Donald Trump slíbil Venezuele demokracii výměnou za odstranění diktátora. Devět měsíců po jeho únosu ale místo populární opoziční lídryně María Coriny Machadové vede jednání téměř neznámá Dinorah Figuerová. Lukrativní ropné zakázky mezitím řeší kontroverzní byznysmen blízký vládnoucí rodině Rodríguezových.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:38
Beijing responds after Washington-backed company is granted control of projects previously operated by Chinese, Russian firms
- South China Morning Post12:30
China has demanded protection of its interests in Venezuela after a US-backed energy company was granted 100-year concessions covering oilfields previously operated by Chinese and Russian firms. “China-Venezuela cooperation is protected by international law and the laws of both countries. China’s legitimate rights and interests in Venezuela must be guaranteed,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said in Beijing on Tuesday. “Economic and trade cooperation between countries should follow the...
- Google News - Top Stories13:26
Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it? The Washington Post How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times Chevron Nears Deal to Run Two Fields in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt Bloomberg.com Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says CNBC Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ in Venezuela reeks of ‘colonial cronyism’ and could fail Fortune
- The Hill13:59
The Trump administration unveiled additional details Monday evening about its new oil deal with Venezuela. The administration said in a press release that the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will take a 35 percent equity stake in North American Blue Energy Partners, a private company that is Venezuela’s second-largest private oil producer. It added that the...
- inewsgr.com14:00
A US-backed company is taking control of 17 Venezuelan oil projects, including assets previously operated
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:20
Agreement grants US 35% equity stake, veto power over board appointments as it aims to purge Russian and Chinese influence from region
- Google News - Top Stories14:56
Why Venezuela probably won’t solve America’s emergency oil problem CNN Alejandro Betancourt, the controversial Venezuelan oil tycoon Trump is banking on France 24 How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times EXCLUSIVE: US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms, officials say Reuters Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it? detroitnews.com
- adn.com16:00
It is likely to be years before oil production meaningfully ramps up, industry experts say, and there are many risks involved.
- Google News - Top Stories17:32
Meet the man behind Trump's joint Venezuela oil venture Fox Business US-Venezuela oil deal won’t reduce domestic gasoline prices anytime soon KCCI Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says cnbc.com US energy secretary will travel to Venezuela to unveil oil arrangement Al Jazeera Trump Meant It Literally When He Said He Was Taking the Oil The Atlantic
- PBS NewsHour17:33
Chevron is the second-largest U.S. oil company and the only one with a major presence in Venezuela.
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- sentinelandenterprise.com1 Sept, 17:26their copy
- orovillemr.com1 Sept, 17:26their copy
- ocregister.com1 Sept, 17:26their copy
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)18:09
Nakon svrgavanja i hapšenja predsjednika, južnoamerička zemlja dočekala je i spasonosnu "pretvorbu" svoga društvenog vlasništva. Bijela kuća i službeno je potvrdila "privatizaciju" čitavog venezuelskog resora ugljikovodika, kojom američka administracija dobiva kontrolu nad barem petinom rezervi siro...
- alternet.org19:02
Republican strategist Shermichael Singleton conceded the point on air following a breakdown of the White House’s $100 billion Venezuela oil deal.
- Le Monde (France)20:35
L’accord permet aux Etats-Unis d’exploiter 17 gisements pétroliers vénézuéliens dont le potentiel est évalué à 65 milliards de barils. Le Venezuela évalue à 209 milliards de dollars la création de richesse sur vingt-cinq ans.
- Google News - Top Stories21:00
‘Who knows if it will survive’: Experts question how long Trump’s Venezuela oil deal will last Politico How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump The New York Times Trump Meant It Literally When He Said He Was Taking the Oil The Atlantic Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it? The Washington Post Democrats sound alarm on US-Venezuela oil deal: ‘This isn’t a win’ The Hill
- BBC News World21:27
Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".
- wunc.org21:32
The White House has confirmed the Venezuelan company that says it will work with the U.S. to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves. Energy experts are skeptical that it's up for the task.
- The Hill21:46
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Administration details oil deal with Venezuela The Trump administration unveiled additional details Monday evening about its new oil deal with Venezuela. AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos The Trump administration unveiled additional details Monday evening about its new oil deal with Venezuela. The administration said in a...
- Al Jazeera English21:54
Venezuela's National Assembly voted to back the 65-billion-barrel oil deal, despite no details being publicly released.
- ČT24 (Czechia)21:54
Venezuelský parlament schválil smlouvu, podle níž Spojené státy získají přístup k pětině prokázaných ropných rezerv v zemi. O přijetí smlouvy, kterou americký prezident Donald Trump označil za „největší ve světové historii“, podle agentur Reuters a AFP informoval předseda venezuelského Národního shromáždění Jorge Rodríguez.
- Le Monde English22:13edited after publishing
United States President Donald Trump met oil executives at the White House on Tuesday as he tries to tame gas prices spiraling due to the Iran war, with his administration hoping the Venezuela deal could help. Cheaper oil is a priority for the Trump administration ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.
- iDNES (Czechia)22:17
Venezuelský parlament v úterý schválil dohodu, podle které Spojené státy získají přístup k pětině prokázaných ropných rezerv jihoamerické země. O přijetí dohody, kterou americký prezident Donald Trump označil za největší ve světové historii, informoval předseda venezuelského Národního shromáždění Jorge Rodríguez.
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:34
Ein Fünftel der größten bekannten Ölreserven soll künftig an die USA geliefert werden. Oppositionelle in Venezuela fordern mehr Transparenz zu der Vereinbarung.
- El Mundo (Spain)23:17
La compañía dirigida por Alejandro Betancourt tiene previsto enviar más de 50 plataformas de perforación para impulsar la anémica producción de crudo del país Leer
Wed, 2 September 2026
50 reports- The Guardian World00:18
Government talks up pact but Venezuelan opposition alarmed that democracy yet to return after Maduro exit Trump administration officials on Tuesday defended a highly contentious deal giving the US control of a significant chunk of Venezuelan oil reserves, arguing that the sweeping agreement would help stabilize and rebuild democracy in the shattered South American country while giving Washington vital access to strategic crude reserves. Last week, Donald Trump announced a “groundbreaking” deal...
- Channel News Asia00:30edited after publishing
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal"First and foremost, (the deal) furthers the national interest of the United States," a US official told reporters.
- watoday.com.au02:00
Donald Trump’s oil grab has all the trademarks of one of his deals - bold, aggressive and unrealistic with more than a healthy dose of self-interest.
- Google News - Top Stories02:04
US energy secretary says Venezuela oil output to more than double in next few years Reuters US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations Al Jazeera Private equity's big oil opportunity in Venezuela Axios What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal The New York Times Opinion | Trump’s Policy on Venezuela Could Entrench an Oligarchy wsj.com
- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:40
Chris Wright expected to announce expansion of Chevron operations as Washington pushes for greater US investment in Venezuela's oil sector
- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:40
Chris Wright expected to announce expansion of Chevron operations as Washington pushes for greater US investment in Venezuela's oil sector
- Bloomberg Politics03:00
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said companies are on the cusp of signing a series of deals that will put Venezuela on pace to rapidly expand its output of crude.
- Google News - Top Stories05:12
U.S. officials defend deal with controversial Venezuelan oil baron Axios Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production | CNN Business CNN Chevron plans to double oil production in Venezuela with $7 billion investment CBS News The Venezuelan oil deal is a strategic victory for Trump’s new Monroe Doctrine The Hill COMMENTARY: Trump plan risks derailing Venezuela oil recovery Reuters
- Al Jazeera English08:26
US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela's oil reserves.
- Bloomberg Politics09:30
While Venezuela isn’t the powerhouse oil producer it used to be, the country nonetheless has some of the world’s largest oil reserves. When the US seized then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, US President Donald Trump was clear that the raid was as much about oil as it was about the narco-terrorism and drug charges leveled against the strongman leader now being held in a federal jail in New York City.
- Google News - Top Stories10:28
Chevron to expand in Venezuela operations, doubling production through $7 billion investment CNBC U.S. oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela NBC News The US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices? Al Jazeera Opinion | The cronies in Caracas win over Washington The Washington Post How the US Is Taking Direct Control of Venezuelan Oil Bloomberg.com
- Google News - Top Stories10:56
Chevron pledges $7bn to double its Venezuela oil production Financial Times Trump Meant It Literally When He Said He Was Taking the Oil The Atlantic US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela KTLA Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it? CBS News Chevron, KEO Capital, ENI and Primavera to sign energy pacts in Venezuela soon, sources say Reuters
- Novinky (Czechia)11:09
Spojené státy získají pod kontrolu velkou část venezuelské ropy. Pětinu zásob dá Venezuela pod kontrolu americké soukromé firmě North American Blue Energy Partners. Ta dostala stoletou koncesi na 17 ropných polí s prokázanými zásobami kolem 65 miliard barelů, oznámil v pondělí Bílý dům. USA měly koncem roku 2024 vlastní zásoby jen kolem 46 miliard barelů.
- ABC (Spain)11:10
El Gobierno de Estados Unidos ha tenido que implicarse directamente, incluso a través de su Departamento de Defensa, en un nuevo plan petrolero para Venezuela con el fin de intentar dar garantías adicionales al sector privado internacional, dada la evidencia de que los grandes grupos energéticos siguen sin fiarse de la seguridad jurídica que puede ofrecerles el ecosistema político y económico chavista. Por su parte, la cúpula chavista ha debido otorgar mayores concesiones petroleras a...
- citizensvoice.com11:20
Chevron is confirming that it is expanding its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced a deal there.
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- sentinelandenterprise.com2 Sept, 11:20their copy
- wsvn.com2 Sept, 14:03their copy
- PBS NewsHour2 Sept, 21:39their copy
- nbcnews.com3 Sept, 01:29their copy
- Novinky (Czechia)11:32
Americký ropný gigant Chevron získal přístup k novým ložiskům ropy ve venezuelské těžební oblasti Orinoco. Předpokládá, že oproti úrovni letošního roku více než zdvojnásobí produkci ropy v této jihoamerické zemi. V příštích pěti letech proto hodlá ve Venezuele investovat více než sedm miliard dolarů (přes 146 miliard korun) a chystá se těžit zhruba 600 tisíc barelů denně. Firma to ve středu uvedla na svém webu.
- Al Jazeera English11:43
Analysts say Venezuelan crude is hard to extract and refine, and likely can't replace oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Google News - Top Stories11:48
The biggest unanswered question in Trump's Venezuelan oil deal: Where will the $100B in funding come from? Yahoo Finance Trump’s oil deal could scuttle Venezuelan democracy, opposition fears Politico Private equity's big oil opportunity in Venezuela Axios Venezuela's interim president says U.S. energy deal will last 25 years CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories11:49
The US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices? Al Jazeera China Won’t Have Claim to Venezuela Oil Revenue, Wright Says Bloomberg.com Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it? CBS News Live updates: Chevron says it'll expand in Venezuela following Trump's plan to develop oil reserves AP News Analyst breaks down challenges U.S. will face to unlock Venezuela's oil PBS
- The Hill11:58edited after publishing
Chevron announced early Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to expand its oil production in Venezuela. The company said the deal would more than double its current oil production in Venezuela, bringing it up to 600,000 barrels per day. It added that the effort will be done through a joint venture, in which the...
- Le Monde (France)12:06
Cette annonce a lieu quelques jours après celle d’un accord pétrolier entre les Etats-Unis et le Venezuela, approuvé mardi par l’Assemblée nationale et l’armée vénézuéliennes.
- The Hill12:30
Regardless of criticism or credit, the oil agreement with Venezuela marks an unprecedented geopolitical victory for the United States.
- Google News - Top Stories12:31
Oil giant Chevron strikes agreement to expand Venezuela operations Fox Business Trump Meant It Literally When He Said He Was Taking the Oil The Atlantic Exclusive | Inside Trump’s Plan to Give the Pentagon a Stake in Venezuela’s Oil Riches WSJ Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism The Guardian Chevron plans $7 billion Venezuela expansion as U.S. pushes for more oil investment Miami Herald
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:46edited after publishing
Mit einem Deal will der US-Präsident einen großen Teil des venezolanischen Öls übernehmen. Für das Land verheißt das nichts Gutes, sagt Experte Gustavo Coronel. Hier erläutert er die Folgen.
- Google News - Top Stories13:05
US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela AP News Oil giant Chevron strikes agreement to expand Venezuela operations Fox Business US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations Al Jazeera
- South China Morning Post13:38edited after publishing
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US Chevron to expand Venezuela oil operations with US$7 billion planOil giant Chevron confirmed that it would expand operations in Venezuela after US President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron, the only US oil company with a major presence in Venezuela, said on Wednesday that it had been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where it has active operations. The company plans to invest more than US$7 billion over the next five years, with the goal of...
- NPR News14:08
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
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- waer.org2 Sept, 14:08their copy
- Google News - Top Stories14:08
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal NPR Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans BBC Chevron plans to double oil production in Venezuela with $7 billion investment CBS News Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez defends ‘endless’ benefits of her oil deal with Trump The Guardian Venezuela grants U.S.-backed oil firm NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, White House says CNBC
- Bloomberg Politics14:20
Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth says very strong legal terms are in place to protect its investment in Venezuela. The Houston-based company is investing $7 billion in the country over the next five years. Wirth speaks to Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall in Caracas. (Source: Bloomberg)
- kaieteurnewsonline.com14:22
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that ExxonMobil (XOM.N), opens new tab, the largest U.S. oil major, was among a group of companies planning to do business in Venezuela.
- bne IntelliNews14:34
Chevron plans to invest $7bn in Venezuela over the next five years as it targets more than a doubling of its oil production in the South American country to 600,000 barrels per day.
- Bloomberg Politics14:35
Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth talks about the deal to invest $7 billion in Venezuela through a series of joint venture partnerships. It's part of the Trump administration's push to revive the country's oil industry. He speaks to Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall in Caracas. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Guardian World14:44
Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeks to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is transformation of relations The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has denied Washington is seeking to commandeer huge quantities of Venezuelan oil, amid growing criticism of Donald Trump’s energy deal with the country’s interim leaders. “Absolutely not,” Wright replied when asked by a CNBC journalist if the US was engaged in a “heavy-handed” attempt to “take” Venezuelan oil in violation of the South American...
- Bloomberg Politics15:30
GE Vernova Inc. has committed to repairing large portions of Venezuela’s power grid as part of a series of deals being touted by the Trump administration to boost the country’s energy output.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:14
US energy major targets output of about 600,000 barrels per day over next 5 years
- El País (Spain)16:32
El gigante petrolero planea ampliar su producción en el país sudamericano de 280.000 a 600.000 barriles en cinco años
- Al Jazeera English16:57
Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
- ANSA English (Italy)17:22
Agreement signed during US Energy Secretary Wright's visit
- ABC (Spain)17:45
La Administración Trump dio este miércoles el paso definitivo para ejecutar un nuevo modelo petrolero para Venezuela: el Gobierno de EE.UU. entra formalmente, mediante una participación en una empresa privada, en la explotación de una parte sustancial de las reservas de crudo venezolanas, mientras Chevron y la italiana Eni amplían en paralelo sus operaciones en el país. Es un cambio de enorme alcance tras las décadas de sanciones, restricciones y enfrentamiento con Caracas, y convierte a...
- Bloomberg Politics17:55
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- Le Figaro (France)18:22
Caracas a signé aujourd’hui une série d’accord avec des multinationales américaines, censées leur favoriser l’accès aux réserves pétrolières du pays.
- Al Jazeera English18:51
Signing ceremony as US to control a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves.
- Google News - Top Stories19:00
Chevron, Eni commit to expand oil projects in Venezuela under US eye Reuters The US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices? aljazeera.com Chevron says it’ll expand in Venezuela following Trump’s plan to develop oil reserves apnews.com Chevron to expand in Venezuela operations, doubling production through $7 billion investment CNBC ‘Direct hit’: China dealt blow as US-backed firm takes over Venezuelan oilfields South China Morning Post
- Die Zeit (Germany)19:21
- MercoPress (South America)21:00
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuela does not yet meet the conditions to call elections, five days after announcing the agreement granting Washington majority control over a fifth of the country's oil reserves for a century.
- wknofm.org21:17
Chevron is expanding its current operations in Venezuela. The deal expands the company's footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela.
- Channel News Asia21:59
US President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela is an opaque settlement that may put new elections further out of reach, says Liam Denning for Bloomberg Opinion.
- komu.com22:00
Chevron said it would invest $7 billion in its Venezuelan oil projects, expecting to double its current oil production by 2031.
- marxist.com22:00
- The Hill22:27
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Chevron plans to double its Venezuela oil production Chevron announced early Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to expand its oil production in Venezuela. © AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File The company said the deal would more than double its current oil production...
Thu, 3 September 2026
33 reports- breitbart.com00:45
On Wednesday's broadcast of the Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria," Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) said that he has questions about the security | Clips
- tportal (Croatia)02:00
Američki Chevron, talijanski Eni i druge strane energetske tvrtke obvezali su se u srijedu na velika proširenja projekata radi povećanja proizvodnje nafte u Venezueli, tijekom svečanog potpisivanja u Caracasu kojoj su prisustvovali privremena predsjednica Delcy Rodriguez i američki ministar energetike Chris Wright.
- Japan Times02:19
For two decades, Chevron stayed while all its major peers quit after former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez nationalized foreign assets atop the world's largest oil reserves.
- freemalaysiatoday.com02:27
Chris Wright notes that private firms bring the money to produce oil, but royalties and taxes go to Venezuela and its people.
- Channel News Asia02:35
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says that while private oil companies are bringing money to produce the oil, "the benefits, the royalties and the taxes all go to the government of Venezuela and the people of Venezuela".
- El País (Spain)03:30
Caracas tardará años en recuperar su producción, aunque se mantenga un acuerdo político del que dudan firmas como UBS o Citi. Chevron anuncia que eleva inversiones en el país
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- El Pais English3 Sept, 09:24their copy
- Euronews04:05
US officials denied accusations that the deal was holding Venezuela for ransom, stressing that it is mutually beneficial deal for all, developing an unutilised underground asset.
- Al Jazeera English04:19
Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
- iheart.com05:47
Chevron plans to double its oil production in Venezuela, investing $7 billion to reach 600,000 barrels per day. This move follows a deal by President Trump to develop Venezuelan oil fields. Chevron aims to strengthen its portfolio and support U.S. energy supply amid Venezuela's vast reserves.
- iheart.com05:47
Chevron plans to double its oil production in Venezuela, investing $7 billion to reach 600,000 barrels per day. This move follows a deal by President Trump to develop Venezuelan oil fields. Chevron aims to strengthen its portfolio and support U.S. energy supply amid Venezuela's vast reserves.
- iheart.com05:47
Chevron plans to double its oil production in Venezuela, investing $7 billion to reach 600,000 barrels per day. This move follows a deal by President Trump to develop Venezuelan oil fields. Chevron aims to strengthen its portfolio and support U.S. energy supply amid Venezuela's vast reserves.
- iheart.com05:47
Chevron plans to double its oil production in Venezuela, investing $7 billion to reach 600,000 barrels per day. This move follows a deal by President Trump to develop Venezuelan oil fields. Chevron aims to strengthen its portfolio and support U.S. energy supply amid Venezuela's vast reserves.
- iheart.com05:47
Chevron plans to double its oil production in Venezuela, investing $7 billion to reach 600,000 barrels per day. This move follows a deal by President Trump to develop Venezuelan oil fields. Chevron aims to strengthen its portfolio and support U.S. energy supply amid Venezuela's vast reserves.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:47
Agreements include billions in planned investment as Caracas seeks to revive oil and power sectors
- Novinky (Czechia)07:54
Venezuela ve čtvrtek podepsala dohody na posílení těžby ropy s energetickými společnostmi Chevron ze Spojených států a Eni z Itálie. Uvádějí to agentury. Venezuelská vláda také podepsala dohodu s americkou společností GE Vernova na obnovu elektrické sítě v zemi.
- publicradioeast.org08:07
Chevron's $7 billion Venezuela bet deepens U.S. ties to the country's oil industry. Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the government.
- NPR News08:08
NPR's Michel Martin asks former Obama administration official Benjamin Gedan about the viability of the Trump administration's plan for Venezuelan oil.
- MercoPress (South America)08:41
Leading financial analysis firms have tempered the White House's forecasts on the Venezuelan oil agreement announced by Donald Trump on Friday, which grants a company part-owned by the US government control of seventeen fields holding some 65 billion barrels of reserves for a hundred years.
- Al Jazeera English09:16
The no-war, no-peace status quo with Iran increasingly benefits the US, its energy sector and its ally Israel.
- The Guardian World10:00edited after publishing
A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’ Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism Nobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil deal Written in the middle of the last century, the US Department of State memo conveys its message in a curt and undiplomatically honest tone: the glue that binds Washington to Caracas is, and is always likely to be, oil. “All US policies...
- hindustantimes.com10:11
The president’s plan comes with uncertainties, and it’s unclear it would provide relief to Americans pinched by high prices at the pump. | World News
- Times of India11:41
The United States has successfully negotiated a deal to import Venezuelan oil, aiming to replenish its reserves with a consistent supply of affordable crude. While the long-term implications for American drivers remain ambiguous, the deal's effect may not be felt for several months. The arrangement involves significant untapped oil fields and a private company, but future political developments in both nations could pose risks to this energy collaboration.
- El Pais English14:42
The United States gains access to 17 oil fields containing billions of barrels of crude as Chevron, Eni and others announce new investments
- Bloomberg Politics14:49
Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado stopped short of criticizing a major oil agreement between the country’s interim authorities and the Trump administration, while questioning acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s authority to negotiate it.
- El País (Spain)15:22
La líder opositora cuestiona la legitimidad del Gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez para comprometer las reservas de crudo de Venezuela, sin criticar a Washington
- journal-advocate.com15:42
Many Venezuelans see the deal giving the United States control of roughly one-fifth of their country's oil reserves as a surrender.
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- lowellsun.com3 Sept, 15:42their copy
- advocate-news.com3 Sept, 15:42their copy
- ABC (Spain)15:46
La Nobel de la Paz María Corina Machado ha cuestionado este jueves el acuerdo petrolero con Venezuela anunciado por Donald Trump y respaldado por la dictadura de Delcy Rodríguez, al advertir de que el futuro de los recursos venezolanos exige ante todo legitimidad democrática. En su primer pronunciamiento sobre el pacto, tras haber mantenido un perfil bajo este verano, la líder opositora ha defendido la asociación con Estados Unidos, pero ha rechazado que sera el régimen chavista, acusado de...
- The Guardian World16:17edited after publishing
Opposition leader says interim government lacking democratic mandate to negotiate on natural resources • The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has questioned Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela’s interim government, saying the country’s natural resources do not belong to “an illegitimate regime”. In her first public comments since Trump announced what he called “the biggest oil deal in world history” with...
- ABC (Spain)18:42
Ante las dudas y críticas sobre el nuevo acuerdo petrolero de Donald Trump con Venezuela, su vicepresidente, J. D. Vance, salió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a defenderlo y a presentarlo como una pieza de la estrategia de Washington para blindar a EE.UU. frente a futuras crisis energéticas , en un momento de creciente beligerancia con Irán y de encarecimiento de los combustibles. Vance sostuvo que Washington no puede depender de que otros países garanticen el suministro mundial de energía y...
- Channel News Asia19:34
“No development is possible without solid institutions and a government elected by popular vote,” Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado says after the US-Venezuela oil pact.
- Al Jazeera English22:08
Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.
- Google News - Top Stories23:49
Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view major U.S. stake in their reserves as a surrender PBS US Grab of Venezuela Denies China Oil, Billions in Debt Payments Bloomberg.com Donald Trump’s Venezuela deal is bold but dodgy The Economist Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices WSJ Oil investors need democratic Venezuela for stability, opposition leader says Reuters
- PBS NewsHour23:49
A troubled nation's pride took a bruising last week when acting President Delcy Rodríguez agreed to give the United States control of roughly one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves – the largest in the world.
Fri, 4 September 2026
5 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:41edited after publishing
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US Control of Venezuelan Oil Threatens Billions Owed to ChinaVenezuela is becoming a major testing ground for Donald Trump’s hemispheric ambitions, and emerging as another potential source of rivalry with China.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:05
È l’ora della spartizione, ma Chris Wright trova subito l’eufemismo e la chiama “giornata storica nella trasformazione del Venezuela“. Sbarcato ieri a Caracas, il segretario dell’Energia Usa ha coordinato la sottoscrizione di otto accordi strategici e di cooperazione energetica tra Caracas e cinque imprese straniere: Chevron, Eni, GE Vernova, Primavera e Aspect Holding. Gli accordi […] L'articolo Da Chevron a Eni: così Big Oil si spartisce il petrolio del Venezuela dopo l’accordo tra Trump e...
- Bloomberg Politics15:14
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- The Hill16:30
The recent Venezuelan oil agreement serves as a potential template for future U.S. negotiations with Iran, shifting the focus from mere policy concessions to direct control over energy resources through economic leverage.
- Bloomberg Politics17:00
The Trump administration’s deepening involvement in Venezuela — first with the ouster of longtime leader Nicolás Maduro and now with a deal to take a stake in its oil industry — could complicate China’s strategy in Latin America.