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US Secures Vast Oil Reserves in Venezuela, Trump Claims

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States has secured control over vast oil reserves in Venezuela.
  • The agreement reportedly places more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves under U.S. control.
  • Trump made the announcement via his social media platform, Truth Social.

President Donald Trump announced that the United States has secured control over significant new oil reserves located in Venezuela.

According to Trump's statement on the social media platform Truth Social, the agreement brings more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves under U.S. control. This development marks a substantial increase in the nation's energy resources.

The USA has secured new, enormous oil reserves in Venezuela.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump announced the acquisition of Venezuelan oil reserves on his social media platform.

Details regarding the specific terms of the agreement and the Venezuelan government's involvement were not immediately available in the provided text. The announcement positions the U.S. to potentially leverage these newly controlled reserves, impacting global energy markets and U.S. energy policy.

The claim highlights a significant move in international energy politics, with the U.S. reportedly gaining access to a major source of petroleum. Further information regarding the implications and execution of this agreement is expected.

With the agreement, the USA brings more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves under its control.

— Donald TrumpTrump quantified the scale of the oil reserves secured through the deal.
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