Venezuela Detains Former Oil Minister Pedro Tellechea for Alleged U.S. Ties

Authorities accuse Tellechea of compromising national interests by handing over PDVSA control systems to a U.S.-linked firm.

Pedro Tellechea, former oil minister of Venezuela, was arrested along with his closest collaborators for alleged crimes against the nation.
Attorney General Tarek Saab claims Tellechea transferred control of PDVSA's automated systems to a company controlled by U.S. intelligence.
Tellechea's arrest follows his resignation citing health issues and comes amid ongoing corruption probes in Venezuela's oil sector.
The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on corruption within PDVSA, which has seen numerous high-profile detentions in recent years.
Venezuela's oil production has been struggling due to sanctions and mismanagement, with recent efforts showing a slight rebound.