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VENEZUELA OIL DEAL — THE DETAIL MOST PEOPLE MISSED
The United States has completed its first sale of Venezuelan crude oil, valued at approximately $500 million, under a broader energy agreement with Caracas that could reach $2 billion in total sales. But there’s one key aspect getting far less attention than the headline figure: none of that money went straight to Venezuela or the U.S. Treasury. �
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Instead, the proceeds from this initial sale are being held in bank accounts controlled by the U.S. government — with the main account located in Qatar. Officials say Qatar was chosen as a neutral financial hub where money can be moved freely with U.S. approval and is protected from seizure by creditors or legal claims. �
Khaleej Times
🧠 What’s really going on
• $500M isn’t going directly to Venezuela — it’s parked under U.S. oversight in Qatar, not in Venezuelan or U.S. Treasury accounts. �
• This structure helps avoid seizure or legal attachment by creditors — Venezuela faces roughly $170 billion in global debt, meaning funds moving through traditional accounts could be tied up or claimed. �
• The U.S. also issued an executive order to protect oil revenue held in U.S.-controlled accounts from being frozen or seized by courts or creditors. �
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Moneycontrol
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📊 Why this matters for markets and geopolitics
• This arrangement sets a precedent for monetizing sanctioned commodities without direct transfers to the originating government. �
• It demonstrates how legal and financial frameworks — not just production volumes — drive energy market flows. �
• Qatar’s role signals how neutral financial hubs can be leveraged in high-stakes geopolitical and economic transactions. �
Khaleej Times
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Moneycontrol
This isn’t just an oil story. It’s a strategic financial blueprint — one that could reshape how proceeds from sanctioned or asset-contested resources are managed globally.

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