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U.S. Officials Defend Deal with Venezuelan Oil Barons

Updated 2026-09-01 18:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

U.S. officials are defending their work with Alejandro Betancourt, a controversial Venezuelan businessman, in an unprecedented move to gain control over oilfields.

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U.S. officials defend deal with controversial Venezuelan oil baron

U.S. officials are defending their work with Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt in the unprecedented White House move to effectively gain control over huge oilfields in the country.Why it matters: Betancourt is <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/01/trump-venez

2026-09-01 18:49 UTC