Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez says oil deal with Trump has 'endless' benefits
Deal that will reportedly see US take control of 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil has provoked outrage in her country
TL;DR
- Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, defended a controversial energy deal with Donald Trump.
- Rodríguez stated the deal will help Venezuela develop its economy and earn revenues of over $209bn.
- The agreement reportedly involves Washington taking control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
- Critics, including former PDVSA head Rafael Ramírez, have condemned the deal as a "land grab" and "neo-colonial transaction."
- Rodríguez countered criticism by asserting Venezuela retains ownership and sovereignty over its resources.
- The deal is seen by some opposition figures as hindering democratic recovery and future elections.