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September 5, 2026
Venezuelan Opposition Divided Over New U.S. Oil Deal
- The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal grants the U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels of oil.
- Opposition leader María Corina Machado worries the agreement could undermine democratic progress.
- Despite concerns, most opposition lawmakers in Venezuela's National Assembly voted to approve the deal.
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- U.S.-Venezuela oil deal puts opposition in a political bindSep 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM · NPR
- Wright: US has 'a lot of leverage' in Venezuela after oil deal reachedSep 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM · The Hill