Event Brief
Trump says U.S. controls 60B barrels of Venezuelan oil
By The BriefBrief · Sources (33)
Filed: Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: President Trump said the U.S. now has control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves. The announcement describes a deal granting the U.S. control over those reserves.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Trump announced that the U.S. has control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves under a deal.
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 29 Trump says U.S. deal covers Venezuela oil reserves
- Aug 28 Critics denounce reported US bid for Venezuelan oil stake
- Aug 28 Trump says US collected $13B from Venezuelan oil sales
- Aug 28 US in talks with Venezuela for major oil stake
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