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U.S. Plans Infrastructure Aid for Post-Maduro Venezuela

1/14/2026

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U.S. Plans Venezuela Reconstruction

The United States is studying funding options to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure after Nicolas Maduro's removal.
Discussions consider using the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to target the electricity grid.
The White House aims to mobilize cash by easing restrictions on foreign oil companies and unfreezing assets in U.S. banks.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Venezuela to cooperate to stabilize the country.
The DFC faces legal limitations in Venezuela that may require changes.

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Trump Limits ExxonMobil

President Donald Trump may deny ExxonMobil a role in rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry after the CEO called the country "uninvestible."
During a meeting with oil executives, Trump stated that companies must negotiate with Washington, not the Venezuelan government.
He signed an executive order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue from judicial claims.
Chevron is currently the only major U.S. operator in Venezuela and plans to increase production.
Trump announced that the U.S. will manage sales of 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude.

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U.S. Plans Venezuela Reconstruction

The United States is studying funding options to rebuild Venezuela's infrastructure after Nicolas Maduro's removal.
Discussions consider using the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to target the electricity grid.
The White House aims to mobilize cash by easing restrictions on foreign oil companies and unfreezing assets in U.S. banks.
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Venezuela to cooperate to stabilize the country.
The DFC faces legal limitations in Venezuela that may require changes.

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