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Venezuelans Decry U.S. Majority Stake in Their Oil Reserves After Maduro Arrest

Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, the United States announced it would assume majority ownership of a large portion of Venezuela's oil fields, sparking outrage among many Venezuelans.

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U.S. control of Venezuelan oil could reshape regional power dynamics and affect the country's economic future.

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