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news Scmp World 2026-10-27

Rubio Defends Venezuela Oil Deal as Alternative to Chinese and Russian Influence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended a new oil agreement in Venezuela, arguing it secures U.S. access and counters regional influence from China and Russia.

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