US Officials Defend Venezuela Oil Deal Citing Democratic Goals

US officials defend a new oil partnership in Venezuela as a step toward democracy and energy security.

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US officials defended on Tuesday a Washington agreement to acquire a share in a joint venture for operating oil fields in Venezuela. ^[1] US officials defended a new oil agreement with Venezuela that grants the United States access to approximately one-fifth of the country's oil reserves. ^[2] One official stated that the agreement provides the US access to nearly one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, which had largely been under the influence of Chinese and Russian companies. ^[3] Regarding Alejandro Betancourt, the businessman leading the venture, the official confirmed he has been investigated but faces no US charges for law violations. ^[4] The agreement involves North American Blue Energy Partners, led by Alejandro Betancourt, following a 100-year lease contract on 17 major oil fields agreed upon by Caracas and Washington. ^[5]

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US officials defended on Tuesday a Washington agreement to acquire a share in a joint venture for operating oil fields in Venezuela. · Diario La republica

US officials defended a new oil agreement with Venezuela that grants the United States access to approximately one-fifth of the country's oil reserves. · El Economista

One official stated that the agreement provides the US access to nearly one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, which had largely been under the influence of Chinese and Russian companies. · Diario La republica

Regarding Alejandro Betancourt, the businessman leading the venture, the official confirmed he has been investigated but faces no US charges for law violations. · Diario La republica

The agreement involves North American Blue Energy Partners, led by Alejandro Betancourt, following a 100-year lease contract on 17 major oil fields agreed upon by Caracas and Washington. · El Economista

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