news Bbc World 2026-09-03

Profile of Alejandro Betancourt, the oil baron behind US-Venezuela deal

Alejandro Betancourt, a 46-year-old businessman, has emerged as a key, controversial figure in the recent oil deal between the US and Venezuela.

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