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A former Venezuelan diplomat described the US oil deal with Venezuela as a "colonialist fever dream," which involves 65 billion barrels of crude oil.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the negative reaction to this deal can be understood as reflecting concerns about the continued foreign dominance over Venezuela's natural resources. In a broader context, the deal reflects the geopolitical and economic tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with Washington seeking to enhance its influence in South America by exploiting the natural resources of other countries.
