Venezuela confirms agreement with U.S. on 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The Daily Journal. — The Venezuelan government confirmed Friday night that it had signed an energy agreement with the United States that opens the development of “17 strategic fields, with proven potential of 65 billion barrels of oil” to private operators. In an official statement posted on social media, acting President Delcy Rodríguez described the […]

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Trump announces deal giving U.S. majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves

The Daily Journal. — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that Washington had reached an energy agreement with the Venezuelan government that he described as “the largest oil deal in world history,” under which U.S. companies will assume majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves. In a message posted […]

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U.S. Deploys search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela

The Daily Journal. — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday the deployment of specialized search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the South American country. The nation’s top diplomat confirmed that initial operations will focus on rescuing survivors and said Washington will rely on the Department of War for logistical support […]

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U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in an operation conducted in Venezuela

The Daily Journal — The United States government announced on Friday the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as “Niño Guerrero” and identified as the founder and top leader of the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua, during an operation carried out in Venezuelan territory in coordination with Venezuelan security forces. U.S. President Donald […]

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