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What’s behind the US deal to seize control of Venezuelan oil reserves?

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 29, 2026 22:33 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 29, 2026
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Few details have emerged about deal between Washington and Caracas, criticised as takeover of Venezuela's resources.

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  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 29, 2026
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