U.S.: Chevron warns of risks if company leaves Venezuela

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The U.S. company Chevron warned of the risks it would pose to the United States if it abandons Venezuela, citing concerns over energy security and increased Chinese and Russian influence in the region.

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00:00The U.S. company Chevron warned of the risk it would pose to the United States if it abandons Venezuela.

00:07The company's presidency assured that if the company stops its operations in the South American country,

00:12energy security and the growing influence of China could affect U.S. interests.

00:17Chevron, which is only allowed to export Venezuelan oil to the United States,

00:22has been under pressure from Donald Trump's administration to stop extractions in the Bolivarian nation.

00:28According to the oil company, the refineries on the Gulf Coast of Mexico are designed for the specific type of oil extracted from Venezuela,

00:37so it is very important for Washington's energy security.

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