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Mateo Moreno

How Venezuela's Simultaneous Refinery Explosion and Blackout Crisis Are Testing the U.S. Oil Deal

Residents of Morrocoy National Park set fire to debris as they block a highway during a protest over power outages near Tucacas, Falcon state, Venezuela, on October 5, 2026. "We want light! We want light!" protesters chant as the sound of banging pots and pans echoes along a darkened avenue during a demonstration against power rationing, as Venezuela seeks to attract investment from major oil companies. (Credit: Photo by Maryorin Mendez / AFP via Getty Images)

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