Tightening the Belt: Venezuela’s Oil Complex
Despite harbouring enviable oil reserves, Venezuela's resistance to foreign investment has so far stunted exploitation. Sarah Blackman reports on an evolving industry.
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Despite harbouring enviable oil reserves, Venezuela's resistance to foreign investment has so far stunted exploitation. Sarah Blackman reports on an evolving industry.
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