US and Venezuela sign major oil deal

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on September 2, 2026, to sign a new oil agreement with acting President Delcy Rodríguez that will control much of Venezuela's oil reserves.

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U.S. and Venezuela sign new oil deal

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright is in Venezuela meeting with acting President Delcy Rodríguez to sign a new oil agreement. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.