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news Al Jazeera 2026-09-01

Trump Taps Controversial Ex-Chavez Ally for Venezuela Oil Venture

Alejandro Betancourt, a tycoon with former ties to Hugo Chavez, has been selected to lead a joint oil venture as the US aims to pivot energy markets.

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