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US Sec. Burgum in Venezuela to Secure Critical Minerals

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News18•05-03-2026, 06:45

US Sec. Burgum in Venezuela to Secure Critical Minerals

•US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum met acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas to discuss critical minerals.
•The visit aims to secure US access to Venezuela's abundant critical minerals, countering China's dominance.
•Burgum praised Rodríguez's efforts to attract capital investment, with representatives from over two dozen US mining companies present.
•Rodríguez announced a new bill to overhaul Venezuela's mining law, expected to attract foreign investments.
•This marks a significant shift in US policy towards Venezuela following the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro.

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