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UPDATED Sep 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Aug 27, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET

Trump’s Venezuela deal traced to call with oilman

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A report says Alejandro Betancourt was warned that partnering with the U.S. government could bring costs, but U.S. backing is already yielding major benefits for the Venezuela-related deal.
WHO: Alejandro Betancourt
WHAT: The Venezuela-related deal involving U.S. backing is described as having begun with a call and a bet on Betancourt, after he was warned about potential costs of partnering with the U.S. government.
WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Betancourt was warned that taking on the U.S. government as a business partner would have costs, while the backing is already providing benefits.
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