Explosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery
An explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
According to Al Jazeera English, an explosion has ripped through Venezuela's second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
This world story centres on Venezuela.
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- Venezuela · Americas
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