Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, appeared on television to justify an agreement that would transfer 65 billion barrels of the nation’s oil reserves to the United States. She emphasized that Caracas maintains its sovereignty despite the arrangement. The government has faced intense pressure from Washington to comply with its demands following the alleged abduction of President Nicolás Maduro in January.
Published On 30 Aug 2026
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