Alejandro Betancourt, Joe Biden, and Delcy Rodriguez are involved in a potential oil partnership with Venezuela amid money laundering charges and political pressure.

The entities involved

• Alejandro Betancourt →

  Venezuelan businessman

  • NABEP, controlled by Alejandro Betancourt, is involved in a potential oil deal in Venezuela that includes ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and a U.S. government equity stake.Mon 00:06
  • Rystad Energy evaluates the viability of ambitious oil production growth, leading NABEP to seek major oil investments in the Venezuelan sector.Mon 00:06
• Joe Biden →

  46th President of the United States (2021–2025)

  • Biden opposed the Trump administration's release of recordings, leading to a ruling by Judge Friedrich on the matter.Mon 17:55
  • The article links Iran's actions to US prices, Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the impact of the Iran war on Nebraska.Mon 17:13
• Delcy Rodriguez →

  Acting President of Venezuela since 2026

  • U.S. strikes are underway in the region, involving the political working relationship with Delcy Rodriguez and a legal challenge regarding international law.Mon 12:32
  • Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela, addressed the UN General Assembly while Marco Rubio managed talks regarding the Chavista government.Mon 07:34

Related events

• Delcy Rodriguez, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio discussed seeking an oil production agreement and partnership details in Venezuela.Aug 31
• U.S. administration seeks oil access in Venezuela, with the Secretary of State supporting agreement details.Aug 31
• A proposed deal, announced on January 5, 2026, targets Venezuelan oil reserves involving Alejandro Betancourt and Donald Trump.Aug 31
• Delcy Rodriguez leads negotiations for oil access, and the US secured majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves.Aug 31
• The US announced an oil deal with Venezuela, with Francisco Rodríguez analyzing the terms of the concession.Sep 13