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Politics · Latin AmericaUS structured Venezuela oil stake with warrants to prevent dilution
The U.S. government structured its 35% stake in a Venezuelan oil venture using "penny warrants" to shield it from dilution. This mechanism ensures Washington realizes the full value of the project, according to a U.S. official.
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Business & Economy · United StatesGAO report finds DOGE overstated $110bn in savings and could not verify most claims
A Government Accountability Office audit found the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, claimed $110bn in savings that were either inaccurate or unsupported. The report also revealed 128 of 206 DOGE employees had left by January 2026, and agencies withheld ethics records.
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