Question

Because of its major oil deposits, which South American country was a founding member in 1960 of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the only South American country in OPEC at that time?

AColombia

BEcuador

CBrazil

DVenezuela

Select from the options above.

Correct Option: 4  

Explanation:
Venezuela
Ecuador joined OPEC in 1971; it suspended its membership in December 1992, but rejoined in October 2007. Neither Brazil, despite its large oil fields, nor Colombia is a member.