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Trump Announces New US Oil Agreement with Venezuela

Updated 2026-08-28 23:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

US President Trump announced a new agreement giving the US majority control of Venezuela’s 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. The move aims to bolster US energy security and challenge Venezuelan opposition.

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The Guardian
US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reservesDonald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela, saying the US will have “majority” control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reserves.“At ⁠my ​direction, Secretary of State Marco
2026-08-28 23:34 UTC
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