The deal was brokered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez

Aug 29, 2026

09:04 am

What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump has announced a landmark agreement with Venezuela, granting the US access to its vast untapped oil reserves.

The deal was brokered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.