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1976 in Venezuela

Explore 2 historical events and records for Venezuela in 1976.

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Historical records for Venezuela in 1976

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January

1 January 1976

Nationalization

Perez, Carlos Andres · Caracas · President of Venezuela · Economy / Oil Industry

The oil industry is nationalized and PDVSA begins operating as the state oil company

1 January 1976

PDVSA

Perez, Carlos Andres · Caracas · President of Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela

Petroleos de Venezuela began operations as the state holding company for the nationalized petroleum industry.

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