
AI-generated summary
The United States has historically sought to influence Venezuela's oil sector amid political tensions, particularly regarding the legitimacy of Venezuela's government. Previous sanctions and diplomatic standoffs have limited US-Venezuela energy cooperation.
WASHINGTON, August 29. /TASS/. An oil deal with the United States will help Venezuela attract about $100 billion in private investment, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X.
According to his version, the agreement will be instrumental for the United States in "securing stable reserves and low-cost oil and lowering gas prices here at home. For the Venezuelan people, this deal will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment, support thousands of high-paying jobs, and drive the reconstruction of Venezuela's economy."
Earlier on Friday, US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Venezuela that "secured majority US control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US-Venezuela oil deal will proceed to formal ratification within the next 2-3 months
Likely · Within months
Private investment in Venezuela's energy sector will begin flowing within 6 months of deal finalization
Possible · Within months

China's embassy press secretary in Washington, Liu Chang, told TASS that US economic sanctions on Iran, including sanctions on Chinese firm Kameng Trading, constitute illegal unilateral measures that escalate tensions and threaten global financial stability, urging de-escalation and dialogue.

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