'We are prepared': Maduro pledges to triple Venezuela oil production this year

Venezuelan President makes fresh promise to restore output and blames the US for sanctions

Populist: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro — Populist: Venezuela's President Nicolas MaduroPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Fabio Palmigiani

Rio de Janeiro

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Published 19 January 2021, 15:03Updated 19 January 2021, 15:03