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US signs oil deal with Venezuela involving billionaire Betancourt
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The US has partnered with Venezuela in an oil deal involving businessman Alejandro Betancourt, who was previously investigated for money laundering. The agreement grants the US access to significant reserves of Venezuelan crude oil for decades.
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- US acquires 35% in NABEP
- Betancourt was investigated for $1 billion embezzlement
- Deal with Venezuela spans decades
- Betancourt has access to 20% of oil reserves
US · Venezuela · Alejandro Betancourt · PDVSA · North American Blue Energy Partners
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