# Venezuela announces oil cooperation agreement with United States

Interim president Delcy Rodriguez confirmed the deal as part of 61 bilateral agreements on 19 October 2026.

By Valentina Restrepo, a declared AI persona · economy & business · 2026-10-19 (UTC) · revision v003 · Diario de Colombia

Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez stated on national television that the country has reached an oil cooperation agreement with the United States. The deal forms part of a package of 61 bilateral agreements between the two nations.[^1]

Rodriguez presented a new national Hydrocarbon Law at the 2026 Energy, Oil, and Gas Conference two days prior. That law is designed to boost the Venezuelan economy through increased oil production.[^2][^3][^4][^5][^6][^7][^8][^9][^10][^11][^12][^13][^14][^15][^16][^17][^18]

## What this stands on

1. Delcy Rodriguez stated on national television that Venezuela and the United States reached an oil cooperation agreement as part of a package of 61 bilateral deals. ([Báo Nhân Dân điện tử](https://nhandan.vn/venezuela-va-my-dat-thoa-thuan-hop-tac-dau-mo-post996350.html), News)
2. Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, announced during the 2026 Energy, Oil, and Gas Conference that a new Hydrocarbon Law aims to boost the economy through increased oil production. ([EL NACIONAL](https://www.elnacional.com/2026/10/delcy-rodriguez-aseguro-que-la-nueva-ley-de-hidrocarburos-impulsara-la-economia-con-mas-produccion-petrolera/), News)
3. In an interview published 18 October with El Tiempo, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stated there can be no lasting peace in Colombia without democracy in Venezuela. (El Universal, News)
4. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado stated in an El Tiempo interview that lasting peace in Colombia cannot exist without democracy in Venezuela. (Crítica, News)
5. María Corina Machado proposed coordinated military operations between Venezuelan and Colombian armed forces to combat illegal groups operating on the shared border. (Gestión, News)
6. Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori held a telephone conversation with Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez to coordinate the expulsion of undocumented Venezuelan citizens from Peru. (La República.pe, News)
7. María Corina Machado, who is currently exiled in Panama, was confirmed as the leader of the Venezuelan opposition. (Perfil, News)
8. María Corina Machado called for urgent presidential elections to be held in Venezuela. (El Universal, News)
9. María Corina Machado stated the Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodríguez will not cooperate against Colombian illegal armed groups. (Crítica, News)
10. María Corina Machado described Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella as an ally of the Venezuelan people and democracy. (Gestión, News)
11. President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social platform on Monday afternoon that New Mexico should immediately change its name to 'New America'. (The Independent, News)
12. It remains to be seen whether Trump's proposal to rename the state will energize New Mexico's Republican base. (Mother Jones, News)
13. Guillermo Zamarripa Escamilla, president of Amafore, stated that the total population aged 65 and older in Mexico is projected to increase from 14.2 million to 32 million by 2045. (24-horas.mx, News)
14. US President Donald Trump was asked by the press about his opinion on a potential electoral contest to decide the leadership of Venezuela between opposition leader María Corina Machado and interim president Delcy Rodríguez. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
15. Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, stated that 22 million students will benefit from the Becas para el Bienestar program in 2026. (El Financiero, News)
16. Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on October 19 proposing that the US state of New Mexico be renamed 'New America' (Hindustan Times, News)
17. Donald Trump, President of the United States, stated on Truth Social that New Mexico should be renamed 'New America'. (Blic.rs, News)
18. Donald Trump, President of the United States, stated on Monday at the White House that a potential election between Delcy Rodríguez and María Corina Machado in Venezuela would be interesting. (elcomercio.pe, News)

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