Cruz Warns on Venezuela Oil Deal | US News

Senator Ted Cruz is sounding the alarm over a controversial U.S.-Venezuela oil deal, warning that partnering with Delcy Rodríguez—a self-proclaimed Marxist and anti-American leader he calls illegitimate—could undermine democratic elections in Venezuela. Cruz insists elections must happen by mid-next year and fears the deal could create unfair advantages for American firms tied to the Venezuelan regime. He’s joined by fellow lawmakers like María Elvira Salazar and Carlos Gimenez, who label Rodríguez an “interim dictator,” while also raising red flags about Alejandro Betancourt, a businessman linked to the regime with money-laundering allegations and possible U.S. intervention in his Swiss legal battles. The deal, which taps into Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, risks derailing the push for transparency and democracy in Caracas—and could set a dangerous precedent for American business. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50117618f7f87671