65 billion barrels are now under contract.

Opposition leader María Corina Machado says an unelected government can’t bind Venezuela’s future.

Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez signed with Chevron, GE Vernova and ENI, projecting $209 billion for Venezuela over 25 years.

Marco Rubio says the next US-backed talks start within 10 days, with no election date set.

How each outlet framed it

drawn from 550+ reports worldwide

The Guardian
walks tightrope between affirming US partnership and denying regime legitimacy to negotiate resources; cites supporters' anger
The Korea Times
emphasizes deal excludes elections in near future; Machado counters development requires democratic transition and elected govt
Bloomberg Business leans favorable

Sources: Bloomberg Business, The Guardian, The Korea Times