New mapping data show where oil blocks threaten Venezuela’s protected areas
PolicyThursday, March 19, 2026Mongabay

New mapping data show where oil blocks threaten Venezuela’s protected areas

New mapping data reveal that proposed oil blocks in Venezuela pose significant risks to the nation’s protected areas, raising concerns about environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. Following the recent change in leadership, Venezuelan officials are actively seeking foreign investment to boost oil production, potentially jeopardizing conservation efforts.

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