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US will be ‘strongly involved’ in Venezuela oil industry, Trump says after Caracas attacked and Maduro captured | Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves (www.theguardian.com)

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For context, the US oil company Chevron is the largest international investor in Venezuela

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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 19 points 10 months ago (1 child)

Unfortunately, I expect the cost for the Venezuelan people will be far higher.

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[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 10 points 10 months ago

Ironic how concerned american's concern still managed to be self-centered and serving, even when they're the invaders lmao.

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