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Can the US Really Take Venezuela's Oil?
Fronts Staff • January 8, 2026
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About this briefing
Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves—but it’s still poor. We break down why its crude is so hard to use, why the US wants it, and what happens after Maduro.
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