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Trump takes majority control of Venezuela oil stake

By The BriefBrief · Sources (40)
Filed: Sep 03, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
Summary: After a night-time kidnapping of Venezuela’s leader earlier this year, Donald Trump announced the US would take majority control over about a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves. The White House said the deal “secures our energy dominance for the next century,” while benefits to Venezuelans are unclear.
WHO: Donald Trump; the White House
WHAT: Trump announced the US would take majority control over about a fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves under a new oil deal.
WHEN: Sep 03, 2026
WHERE: Venezuela
WHY: Trump linked the move to securing US energy dominance, and the article frames US policy toward Venezuela as driven by ensuring petroleum supply for the US.
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