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Machado Promises Oil Access Amid U.S.-Maduro Talks

12/22/2025

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María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, highlighted a $1.7 trillion oil and gas potential and pledged to open resources to international companies.
Machado's remarks followed her receipt of a peace prize for opposing Nicolás Maduro's regime.
U.S. officials say military actions in Venezuela target drug trafficking, while the country remains a narcotics transit point to Europe.
Secret negotiations between U.S. officials and Maduro indicate a focus on Venezuela's oil reserves.

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María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, highlighted a $1.7 trillion oil and gas potential and pledged to open resources to international companies.
Machado's remarks followed her receipt of a peace prize for opposing Nicolás Maduro's regime.
U.S. officials say military actions in Venezuela target drug trafficking, while the country remains a narcotics transit point to Europe.
Secret negotiations between U.S. officials and Maduro indicate a focus on Venezuela's oil reserves.