Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Venezuela
Politics

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez defended a deal to hand over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil to the United States in a televised address. Caracas has been under pressure to meet Washington's demands since the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro in January. Rodriguez emphasized that this deal does not compromise Venezuela's sovereignty.
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