Allegations of Betrayal
Former oil minister was arrested for allegedly transferring 's control system to a firm linked to , violating 's sovereignty.
Attorney General announced the arrests, highlighting Tellechea's role in managing Venezuela's oil industry and his recent reassignment due to health issues.
Political and Economic Context
The arrest comes in the wake of 's controversial reelection and amid ongoing allegations of corruption within PDVSA, including previous arrests of other former oil ministers.
With the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuela's production has plummeted due to sanctions and mismanagement, though some companies have received licenses to operate amidst the turmoil.