Venezuela Opposition Leader Questions US Oil Deal

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado criticized the terms of a new oil deal between Venezuela and the United States, saying the country's resources do not belong to an illegitimate regime, while still backing a US partnership. The deal has sparked anger in Venezuela, according to Machado. The US says the agreement aims to stabilize Venezuela's power grid within 6 to 12 months. Investment banks have cooled President Trump's optimism, saying Venezuelan oil will not lower prices. Oil investors need a democratic Venezuela for stability, Machado said.