Venezuela's leader defends 65bn-barrel oil deal with Trump amid outrage
The deal could reshape global oil flows and test US sanctions policy, but critics see a giveaway of national assets.
By Mohammed Al-Shehri·· 3 min

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The deal could reshape global oil flows and test US sanctions policy, but critics see a giveaway of national assets.
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