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Trump Promises Safe Investments in Venezuela's Oil Sector

1/10/2026

Summary

Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump met with oil executives to discuss a $100 billion plan to restore Venezuela's oil sector after Maduro's military capture.
Trump assured 'total safety' for investments and said the United States would control Venezuelan oil sales, including 30 million barrels recently transferred.
ExxonMobil executives expressed skepticism, labeling Venezuela 'uninvestable' without significant legal and commercial reforms, while some firms showed cautious interest.

Summary

Trump Cancels Venezuela Attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing Caracas's cooperation and the release of political prisoners as a peace gesture.
This followed the U.S. military's capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump said at least $100 billion would be invested by major oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
The United States aims to re-establish diplomatic ties and control over Venezuela's oil resources.

History

Historical Context

Venezuela nationalized its oil industry on January 1, 1976, creating Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), which now accounts for about 50% of government revenue. This move followed decades of fluctuating oil policies and economic challenges. Today, President Trump's $100 billion plan to revitalize Venezuela's oil sector underscores ongoing U.S. interest amid the country's political instability and economic turmoil.

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Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan

U.S. President Donald Trump met with oil executives to discuss a $100 billion plan to restore Venezuela's oil sector after Maduro's military capture.
Trump assured 'total safety' for investments and said the United States would control Venezuelan oil sales, including 30 million barrels recently transferred.
ExxonMobil executives expressed skepticism, labeling Venezuela 'uninvestable' without significant legal and commercial reforms, while some firms showed cautious interest.

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