Spotlight Experts, lawyers puzzled over Venezuela oil deal Marianna Parraga and Mayela Armas Reuters Aug 31, 2026 Aug 31, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Hanna and Paul Dobson question Trump's Venezuela oil deal, from a years-long reserve refill to a lopsided price for Caracas. 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