Venezuela unveiled significant new partnerships in its oil sector, involving agreements with eight multinational oil companies. These partnerships became possible after the U.S. eased energy sanctions against Venezuela. The easing of these sanctions was a direct result of an electoral agreement. In October, U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration relaxed sanctions. These sanctions, imposed by the […]
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