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[^1]\n\nThe United States and Venezuela announced a new oil agreement on a weekend that includes extensive US participation in the exploitation of Venezuelan oil resources. [^2]\n\nThe agreement grants the United States the right to exploit one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, totaling 65 billion barrels. [^3]\n\nJames B. Story, former US ambassador to Caracas and current Atlantic Council researcher, criticized President Donald Trump's announcement regarding the control of Venezuelan oil fields as incorrect propaganda. [^4]\n\nDelcy Rodríguez, interim president of Venezuela, said the agreement will bring Venezuela gains of $209 billion over 25 years. [^5]\n\nJorge Rodríguez, president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, announced on 2026-09-01 that the approval was by a show of hands, with the abstention of about ten opposition legislators. [^6]\n\nPresident Delcy Rodríguez explained that the deal involves the development of 17 strategic fields, including eight blocks in the Orinoco Belt. [^7]\n\nAccording to government estimates, the pact will generate $209 billion in gains for the Bolivarian country over a period of 25 years. [^8]\n\nUS President Donald Trump announced the oil agreement on Friday, and it was confirmed by Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodríguez. 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