After an agreement with the United States, the Venezuelan government clarified that it maintains the "control and ownership" of the country's oil. The Venezuelan Minister of Hydrocarbons made this statement to dispel any doubts about the nature of the understanding reached.
The minister stated that it is a "commercial agreement" whose objective is to bring investment and technology to Venezuela. In this context, she said that "the gift that the Venezuelan people offer to the American people is the guarantee of a reliable supply of this energy", highlighting the mutual benefits of the partnership.
