Venezuela claims to have 300 billion barrels of oil in the ground. But experts say that's a stretch
Venezuela claims to have 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in the ground, which would set it apart globally. However, experts question whether this figure is accurate. The exact status of these claims remains disputed between Venezuela's assertions and expert assessments.
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Part of Venezuela under Delcy Rodríguez after Maduro's capture
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Venezuela claims to have 300 billion barrels of oil in the ground. But experts say that's a stretch
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Experts cast doubt on Venezuela’s longtime claim of 300 billion barrels of reserve oil
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Experts cast doubt on Venezuela’s longtime claim of 300 billion barrels of reserve oil
Venezuela claims to have 300 billion barrels of oil in the ground. But experts say that’s a stretch