Critics denounce reported US bid for Venezuelan oil stake

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Reports say the Trump administration is preparing to secure a big long-term stake in Venezuela’s oil and gas reserves. Critics have denounced the move as “predatory” and “unconstitutional,” sparking an outcry.

WHO: Critics of the Trump administration

WHAT: Critics condemned reports that the US plans to claim a large long-term stake in Venezuela’s oil and gas reserves.

WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Venezuela

WHY: The outcry is triggered by reports that the US seeks long-term access to Venezuela’s massive energy reserves.

How this story developed (showing 36 of 36 earlier reports)

Trump deal brings state capitalism to Venezuela oil · Sep 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Trump Venezuela oil deal leaves US energy firms blindsided · Sep 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Trump deal could prioritize Venezuela oil over elections · Sep 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Trump’s Venezuela deal traced to call with oilman · Sep 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as US gains control · Sep 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET
Trump deal to take stake in Venezuela oil industry · Sep 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM ET
Trump-linked firms seek Venezuela oil deals · Sep 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Trump takes majority control of Venezuela oil stake · Sep 3, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
U.S. and Venezuela sign new oil agreement · Sep 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
US energy chief says Venezuela could double oil output · Sep 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
US defends Venezuela oil deal as Chevron plans expansion · Sep 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
US defends oil deal with Venezuelan investor Betancourt · Sep 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Trump oil deal for Venezuela could take years · Sep 1, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Experts question how fast Venezuela deal could cut gas · Sep 1, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Pentagon office helps lead Trump Venezuela oil deal · Sep 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
Trump deal for Venezuela oil reserves sparks anger · Sep 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Trump deal makes Pentagon investor in Venezuela oil firm · Sep 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Venezuela grants NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 fields · Aug 31, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Trump says U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will lower gas prices · Aug 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Trump touts new oil deal with Venezuela · Aug 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Trump says Venezuela deal will top up U.S. oil reserve · Aug 31, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Trump plan to seize Venezuela oil reserves draws warnings · Aug 30, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
Venezuela interim leader says US oil deal aids recovery · Aug 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Venezuela says it will keep sovereignty over oil reserves · Aug 30, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Venezuelans react to U.S. majority control of oil reserves · Aug 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Trump announces deal for Venezuela oil reserves · Aug 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Venezuela faces backlash over US oil deal · Aug 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Trump-Venezuela oil deal to raise output to 1.5m bpd · Aug 30, 2026 at 2:11 AM ET
Venezuela interim president says US energy deal lasts 25 years · Aug 30, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Trump oil deal to use Venezuelan firm tied to govt · Aug 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Trump deal grants US access to Venezuela oil reserves · Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Trump says U.S. will take control of Venezuela oil reserves · Aug 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Trump says U.S. controls 60B barrels of Venezuelan oil · Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump says U.S. deal covers Venezuela oil reserves · Aug 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Trump says US collected $13B from Venezuelan oil sales · Aug 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
US in talks with Venezuela for major oil stake · Aug 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET

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