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NewsJanuary 8, 2026

Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil

SOURCE:Al Jazeera English

The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?

For years, US oil giants like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips have been quietly lobbying for regime change in Venezuela. Donald Trump even gave them a heads up before he sent his military after Nicolas Maduro.

Published On 8 Jan 2026

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