Venezuela Doubles Down on Energy Alliance with Russia

Venezuela’s Parliament has approved a 15-year extension of the country’s oil-producing joint ventures with Russian companies, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on Telegram as the South American country doubles down on its strategic alliance with Russia. The 15-year extension now allows the joint ventures established under the strategic energy alliance between the two countries to continue operations until 2041, Rodriguez said, adding it is a crucial step toward Venezuela’s energy development. “No…