The Biden administration’s interest in regaining access to Venezuelan oil is facing stiff domestic opposition over concerns it would prop up an autocratic regime and close Russia ally
to Venezuelan oil is facing stiff opposition at home over concerns it would prop up an autocratic regime that is a close ally of Russia.
The pushback comes from both Republicans and many prominent Democrats, as well as Venezuela’s U.S.-backed opposition, that recently warned officials in Washington it is a mistake to consider turning Caracas back into an energy ally without restoring democracy there first.
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