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Venezuela faces backlash over US oil deal

Venezuelan hardliners and opposition figures criticized acting president Delcy Rodriguez for agreeing to grant the US exclusive access to Venezuela’s oil resources.
WHO: Venezuelan hardliners and opposition forces; acting president Delcy Rodriguez
WHAT: Hardliners and opposition criticized Delcy Rodriguez for agreeing to a US oil deal granting exclusive access and majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan crude.
WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Venezuela
WHY: The criticism is a reaction to Rodriguez agreeing to grant the US exclusive access and majority control over Venezuela’s oil resources.
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