- Donald Trump discussed the possibility of Venezuela becoming a US state, coinciding with reports of Nicolás Maduro's capture and economic changes.
- Donald Trump is engaging in rapprochement with Nicolás Maduro and supporting the Venezuelan regime.
- Alejandro Betancourt operates in Venezuela under Nicolás Maduro's regime while simultaneously acting as a fixer for the Trump administration.
Sean Parnell commented on the situation after U.S. plans to take control of oil reserves were announced, involving Betancourt's company in Venezuela.
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Updated Aug 30
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What happened
Sean Parnell commented on the situation after U.S. plans to take control of oil reserves were announced, involving Betancourt's company in Venezuela.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A proposed deal, announced on January 5, 2026, targets Venezuelan oil reserves involving Alejandro Betancourt and Donald Trump.Sub-event
The U.S. has taken majority control of Venezuela's oil reserves.1 source
Parnell commented on U.S. plans regarding oil reserves while Betancourt operates in Venezuela.1 source
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The entities involved
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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.
- Rystad Energy evaluates the viability of ambitious oil production growth, leading NABEP to seek major oil investments in the Venezuelan sector.
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Sean Parnell
American politician
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America