https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gasContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gas#u72091Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:31:10 +0000Venezuelans are divided over a pact granting the United States control of approximately one-fifth of the country's oil reserves. A recent poll indicates 38% of citizens oppose the deal while 35% support it. Half of those polled believe the United States gains more from the arrangement than Venezuela. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez faces a test of authority as public backlash grows, while opposition leader Maria Corina Machado demands transparency and mutual benefits rather than total cancellation of the agreement.Why it mattersThe deal involves the transfer of significant natural resour https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gas#u56848Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:30:45 +0000Venezuelan opposition leaders are pushing back against a newly disclosed agreement that grants the United States control over roughly one-fifth of the nation's oil reserves. Opposition leader María Corina Machado criticized the deal, arguing that an illegitimate interim government lacks the democratic mandate to negotiate vital natural resources. While many citizens view the pact as a humiliating surrender of national sovereignty, Machado stopped short of calling for the complete cancellation of the agreement. Instead, she is demanding clarity, transparency, and assurance that the arrange https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gas#u55008Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:05:14 +0000Chevron is increasing its operations in Venezuela following a deal announced by President Donald Trump to develop the country's oil reserves. The agreement grants the Pentagon a stake in the profits and aims to double American oil reserves to achieve energy dominance. While the White House links the deal to Venezuelan economic recovery, President Trump stated on September 2 that Venezuela is not ready for elections. Experts remain skeptical that the arrangement will lower gasoline costs in the short term.Why it mattersThe Trump administration is partnering with North American Blue Energy https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gas#u54651Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:56:18 +0000The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to secure a majority stake in Venezuela's oil reserves. The White House is partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners to give the Pentagon a stake in the reserves. While the agreement would double American oil reserves, energy experts and reports suggest any reduction in gasoline costs is uncertain and unlikely in the near term. The White House describes the arrangement as the biggest oil deal in world history, aimed at American energy dominance and Venezuelan economic recovery.Why it mattersThe deal grants access to 65 billion bar https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gas#u52974Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:41:03 +0000The United States has entered an agreement to take majority ownership in a joint oil venture with a Venezuelan energy company. While the deal provides access to 65 billion barrels of untapped reserves, the specific terms remain opaque. No official text of the agreement has been released, leaving the timeline for drilling and the funding source for operations unknown. Venezuelan opposition critics claim the arrangement is unconstitutional and predatory, while the Venezuelan government considers leaving OPEC to strengthen its relationship with the US.Why it mattersVenezuela holds some of the lar https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/venezuelan-opposition-up-in-arms-over-reports-us-wants-big-stake-in-oil-and-gas#u51726Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:57 +0000President Donald Trump announced a sweeping agreement giving the U.S. access to 65 billion barrels of untapped Venezuelan oil reserves at cost. The move has sparked anger among Venezuelan opposition critics who describe the pursuit of long-term energy access as predatory and unconstitutional. While the U.S. seeks a vast and potentially costly stake in the industry, Venezuela is reportedly weighing an exit from OPEC after decades of membership to further deepen its ties with the United States.Why it mattersVenezuela holds some of the largest energy reserves globally. This shift in relations rep