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Politics · Latin AmericaUS received $12bn from Venezuela exports
The US government collected over $12 billion in revenue from Venezuela's natural resource exports in the first nine months of this year, according to a confidential KPMG report. This financial control began after US forces intervened in Venezuela in January.
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PoliticsTrump dismisses criticism over high gas prices
President Donald Trump stated he does not "give a damn" about criticism regarding the United States making a "fortune" from high oil prices. He claimed the US oil and gas industry was making "hundreds of billions of dollars" due to events in the Middle East.
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PoliticsNewfoundland and Labrador to allow Ithaca Energy entry despite UN blacklist
Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial government has stated it does not intend to stop Ithaca Energy from entering the province's oil sector. This comes despite Ithaca Energy being majority-owned by Israel's Delek Group, which the United Nations has blacklisted for human rights concerns.
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Politics · Latin AmericaTrump says Venezuela elections too soon, cites oil companies
Donald Trump stated that while elections could be held in Venezuela, it is currently too soon. He also mentioned a positive working relationship with interim president Delcy Rodríguez and noted the arrival of oil companies in the country.
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Politics · United StatesTrump attacks oil firms and US Attorney in speech as poll rating hits low
Donald Trump accused oil executives of profiteering from his Iran policy and US Attorney Jeanine Pirou of altering court filings in a Monday speech. His approval rating fell to one-third in a CNN/SSRS poll, while Republican senators insisted on written proof that a $1.8bn Justice Department fund was permanently abolished.
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