Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
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Claims about a new oil deal with Caracas are exaggerated. A big error involves the U.S. petroleum reserve--Venezuelan oil is a bad match, while SPR needs serious repairs.
Trump's historic 100-year oil deal secures U.S. dominance in Venezuela, excluding China and boosting energy security.
The vote passed, the ink is dry, and $7 billion is committed. The pump is a separate conversation.
Critics of ballot-marking devices have claimed that hackers could manipulate digital codes on ballots. Election experts say the systems are safe to use.
The deal will almost certainly not unfold in the way that President Donald Trump has announced.
Alejandro Betancourt was warned that taking on the U.S. government as a business partner would have costs, but America's backing already is providing big benefits.
Donald Trump's week was marked by bombs, ballots, and a ballroom, although he did finish the week on high note with a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
A private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars.
China is basically saying: do whatever you want to Maduro, just don't touch our shit. That could get very intense if Washington actually goes after the ...