Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
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Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
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Why it matters
The agreement gives the US direct control of a vast strategic oil reserve while Venezuela receives economic support, affecting global oil markets and US energy independence.
Most affected
Venezuelan citizens — Access to economic revival through oil revenue arrangement, though specifics are not stated. US energy markets — Gain direct access to 65 billion barrels of crude oil reserves.
Likely next
Whether other countries recognize Venezuela's interim president and respond to the oil agreement terms.