Reuters: Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro government

February 27, 2026

HOUSTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s oil ministry has suspended 19 oil production-sharing contracts with private ‌companies signed under the administration of President Nicolas Maduro, ‌four sources with knowledge of the move told Reuters.

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