Trump, Venezuela and Florida

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Trump disavows Florida oil magnate Harry Sargeant's role in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has publicly disavowed any formal role for Florida energy magnate Harry Sargeant III in U.S. policy toward Venezuela, drawing a sharp line between official diplomacy and the behind-the-scenes maneuvering of a well-connected Republican donor with deep business interests in the country's oil sector.

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Trump insists Florida oil magnate 'has no authority' over Venezuela policy
Trump Touts Good Relations With Venezuela, Says Oil Magnate Sargeant Does Not Represent US
US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster
It’s a scenario that seemed impossible just 40 days ago: A high-ranking US official walking side by side with Venezuela’s leader to discuss investments in the country.

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US-led oil sales from Venezuela to bring in $5 billion in months, energy chief Wright tells NBC News
Top U.S. Energy Official Presses Venezuela to Do More to Spur Investment
U.S. issues license facilitating oil, gas exploration and production in Venezuela
The government of interim President Delcy Rodriguez, which took office in January, agreed to a flagship $2 billion oil supply deal with the U.S. that has allowed exports to bounce after reaching minim...

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Venezuela to grant more oil drilling blocks to Chevron, Repsol, Bloomberg News reports
US energy secretary arrives in Venezuela with Herculean task of oil recovery

Myths and truths: Will the Venezuela oil situation drop Florida gas prices?

GasBuddy petroleum analyst Patrick De Haan talks about the potential impacts of the Venezuela oil situation on gas prices for Americans.

U.S. diplomats arrive in Venezuela to reopen embassy after 7 Years

The Chargé d’Affaires, Laura Dogu, arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the United States diplomatic mission in Venezuela, which had been closed for seven years following the severing of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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Rep. Mike Haridopolos talks 1st year in Congress, Venezuela and space

Rep. Mike Haridopolos talks 1st year in Congress, Venezuela and space FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres talks with Congressman Mike Haridopolos about his first year in Washington, Venezuela, Iran and the future of space.