The Trump administration is set to expand the US access to Venezuela’s mineral wealth after tapping significant oil resources in a recent deal struck last month.

According to the sources privy to the matter and reported by Reuters, the US is seeking to tap into South country’s minerals including gold as an effort to strengthen its hold and influence over the country.

If the US succeeds in expanding its footprint in the Venezuelan mining sector, it would open the avenues of investment for the US companies, necessary for American national........

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