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Trump says U.S. will take control of Venezuela oil reserves
By The BriefBrief · Sources (34)
Filed: Aug 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said the U.S. will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves under a new deal. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez’s government said the agreement covers development of 17 fields with proven potential of 65 billion barrels.
WHO: Donald Trump; Delcy Rodríguez’s government
WHAT: Trump said the U.S. will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves in a new deal covering 17 fields.
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026
WHERE: Venezuela
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 29 Trump says U.S. controls 60B barrels of Venezuelan oil
- 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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