Who's Behind Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal? | 'Biggest Oil Deal In History' Explained | FP Explains

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On August 28, 2026, Donald Trump announced what he called 'the biggest oil deal in world history,' claiming majority U.S. control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan crude. But it's a partnership with private business. As per report, Washington did not sign with Venezuela's state oil company. It signed with North American Blue Energy Partners, controlled by Alejandro Betancourt Lopez, a Venezuelan businessman investigated in three countries, although charged in none. Here’s the Venezuelan private company behind Trump’s oil deal. --- Donald Trump | Delcy Rodriguez | Oil Deal | Barrels | Venezuela | Firstpost #donaldtrump #delcyrodriguez #oildeal #barrels #venezuela #firstpost Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.c

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