Venezuela, 51st State in All but Name

One hundred years ago, U.S. companies dominated Venezuela’s oil industry. President Donald Trump seems intent on recreating that chapter, starting with an oil deal negotiated in secret with a country under duress. The president has previously mused about turning Venezuela into America’s 51st state; with this deal, that’s coming true in all but name. 

 

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