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Venezuela Releases Detained Oil Consultant Amid Efforts to Revive Oil Sector
Venezuela freed oil consultant Evanan Romero after four days in detention, a move that alleviates investor and diplomatic tensions. The government of Delcy Rodríguez is working to boost the oil industry as U.S. sanctions ease and foreign energy investments increase.
Date:
17.02.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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| USDCHF | 0.769650 | +0.078018% |
| AUDUSD | 0.707760 | +0.081195% |
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| EURJPY | 181.584000 | -0.17427% |
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| 07:00 | 🇬🇧 | Retail Sales MoM (Jan) | 0.2 | 0.4 |
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