Former chairwoman of Citgo Petroleum on Venezuelan oil
Luisa Palacios, the former chairwoman of Citgo Petroleum, discussed what guarantees oil companies need before making big investments.
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Luisa Palacios, the former chairwoman of Citgo Petroleum, discussed what guarantees oil companies need before making big investments.
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