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Back|Chevron's $7 Billion Venezuela Bet Deepens US Oil Ties
Chevron's $7 Billion Venezuela Bet Deepens US Oil Ties
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NPR World·2 hours ago·Business·1 min read·🇺🇸United States

Chevron's $7 Billion Venezuela Bet Deepens US Oil Ties

Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the government.

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Chevron's $7 billion Venezuela investment deepens US ties to the country's oil industry, drawing criticism that it threatens democracy and fuels discontent.

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Chevron has engaged in significant financial commitments in Venezuela's oil sector.

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Chevron's $7 billion Venezuela bet deepens U.S. ties to the country's oil industry. Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the government.

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