Trump revokes permits for oil companies in Venezuela to pressure Maduro

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The Trump administration is revoking a number of permits and licences that enable western oil companies to do business in Venezuela, as it ratchets up economic and diplomatic pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.  

Italian oil major Eni said on Sunday it had been notified by US authorities that it was no longer allowed to be repaid for gas that it produces in Venezuela…