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Venezuela asserts sovereignty after striking new US oil agreement
Venezuelan interim President Rodriguez said the country has maintained its independence under a new oil deal with the United States. The agreement will channel $19 per barrel to Caracas from crude sales to American buyers.
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Venezuela's interim government has characterized a freshly negotiated oil arrangement with the United States as proof the country retains full sovereignty despite international pressure over its political crisis.
Interim President Rodriguez stated that under the terms of the accord, Venezuela will receive $19 from each barrel of crude exported to US markets, providing a critical revenue stream for the economically distressed nation.
The deal represents a significant development in US-Venezuela relations, which have been strained for years amid disputes over Venezuela's governance and democratic institutions. The agreement signals a willingness by both sides to engage in commercial relations despite ongoing political tensions.
Venezuela's oil sector, once the region's largest, has deteriorated substantially in recent years due to lack of investment, international sanctions, and technical challenges. Any arrangement generating export revenue and hard currency is viewed as essential to alleviating the country's economic crisis and widespread shortages of basic goods.