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Venezuela· CaracasUS VP JD Vance's ties to Vitol trader John Addison helped secure Venezuelan oil contracts
Reports indicate that US Vice President JD Vance's relationship with Vitol trader John Addison, an early political backer, was instrumental in Vitol securing lucrative licenses to market Venezuelan oil after the US operation that ousted Nicolas Maduro.
Background
The United States has long imposed sanctions on Venezuela, aiming to pressure its government. Following a US-backed operation that removed Nicolas Maduro, new opportunities arose for international companies to engage with Venezuela's oil sector, a key part of its economy.
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US VP JD Vance's ties to Vitol trader John Addison helped secure Venezuelan oil contracts
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