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Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal

Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NPR ·
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  • Primary source: NPR
  • Published: Sep 2, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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