The oil deal with the U.S. could be a boost for Venezuela's authoritarian regime

NPR | By John Otis

Published August 31, 2026 at 1:33 PM PDT

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A sweeping Venezuela oil deal touted by Trump remains short on details —and could take years to deliver, while helping keep the country's unpopular leader in power.

The oil deal with the U.S. could be a boost for Venezuela's authoritarian regime

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