U.S.-Venezuela oil deal puts opposition in a political bind

npr.org·John Otis·2026-09-05T11:43:14.000Z
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This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on concerns within Venezuela's opposition about a new oil agreement between the U.S. and Venezuela's current government, led by Delcy Rodriguez, which many view as authoritarian. While opposition leaders worry the deal could entrench undemocratic rule, most are refraining from outright opposition to maintain favor with the Trump administration, which now exerts significant control over Venezuelan affairs.

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