Donald Trump has said the US has entered into an agreement with Venezuela to take control of a fifth of the country's oil reserves.
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Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
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29.08.2026
U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump says
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29.08.2026
Trump says U.S. now has control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
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29.08.2026
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