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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Venezuela arrests a former oil czar and accuses him of working with the US to undermine the industry

Venezuela Oil Minister - (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Venezuela's top prosecutor on Monday announced the arrest of a former oil minister and accused him of working with the U.S. government to undermine the industry that drives the country's economy.

Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced on Instagram the detention of Pedro Tellechea, who became Venezuela's oil czar in January 2023 following the resignation of one of President Nicolás Maduro's closest allies under a cloud of corruption allegations.

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