Event Brief
Lula Seeks Trump's Approval for Petrobras Return
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Summary: Brazil's president plans to request Trump's clearance to send Petrobras back to Venezuela's oilfields in March.
WHO: Lula
WHAT: Requesting permission to return Petrobras to Venezuela
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: To facilitate investment in Venezuela's oil industry
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