United States secures control over Venezuela's oil and minerals

Months ago, the United States signed a historic agreement with Venezuela to secure control over its oil and mineral resources. This deal, described by Donald Trump as the greatest oil agreement in history, has raised questions about Washington's true intentions regarding democracy in Venezuela. Critics argue that the U.S. is more focused on energy dominance and countering the influence of China and Russia in the region.

United States secures control over Venezuela's oil and minerals
Updated Sep 11, 2026 First reported Sep 10, 2026
Mestios Reporter

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