The Venezuela oil opening is redrawing ownership. One of the country's oldest business dynasties is reported out, and Beijing watches its loans.
Venezuela · ENERGY
Key Facts
—What happened Bloomberg (18 August 2026) and El Español (6 September 2026) reported Venezuela stripped an oil stake from the late Oswaldo.
—How big The deal covers about 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves, the White House says.
—The catch Washington says the deal runs 100 years; Caracas says 25.
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