NewzOn October 20, a US-driven oil agreement in Venezuela designed under President Donald Trump came under scrutiny as reports indicated it protects the interests of private business partners while failing to guarantee tax revenue for the Venezuelan state.
According to findings by ProPublica, the pact specifically shields associated investors without establishing an explicit obligation to disburse an estimated 200 billion dollars in taxes. The arrangement highlights a structural imbalance regarding how financial benefits and state obligations are handled under the framework.
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