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CIA Director Meets Venezuela's Interim President Amid Oil Talks

1/20/2026

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director met Venezuela's interim president in Caracas to discuss oil-related collaboration.
For nearly 30 years, Venezuelans have embraced 'Chavismo,' aiming to use oil wealth for social empowerment.
Following the U.S. invasion to remove President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans grapple with ties to Washington.
Maduro's inner circle, self-identified Chavistas, faces skepticism from Hugo Chávez loyalists who advocate anti-U.S. stances.

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director met Venezuela's interim president in Caracas to discuss oil-related collaboration.
For nearly 30 years, Venezuelans have embraced 'Chavismo,' aiming to use oil wealth for social empowerment.
Following the U.S. invasion to remove President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelans grapple with ties to Washington.
Maduro's inner circle, self-identified Chavistas, faces skepticism from Hugo Chávez loyalists who advocate anti-U.S. stances.