US-Venezuela Oil Deal Affects China and Lowers Prices

Global oil prices have declined as China condemned the US for persuading Venezuela to redirect its oil supplies, allowing the US to potentially sell $2 billion of embargoed crude. The situation follows the US’s recent military intervention to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who has faced narcotics charges. Despite the turmoil, Trump aims to revive Venezuela’s oil sector without prioritizing a democratic transition. Meanwhile, opposition figure Maria Corina Machado navigates her return to Venezuela carefully, acknowledging Trump’s influence.

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