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U.S. Official Promotes Oil Revival in Post-Maduro Venezuela

2/16/2026

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Secretary Chris Wright has emerged as a key figure in revitalizing Venezuela's oil industry after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
He is the first high-ranking official from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to visit Venezuela.
Wright announced plans for indefinite sales of Venezuelan oil to boost production by U.S. firms.
He met with acting President Delcy Rodríguez to promote private investment.

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Secretary Chris Wright has emerged as a key figure in revitalizing Venezuela's oil industry after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
He is the first high-ranking official from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to visit Venezuela.
Wright announced plans for indefinite sales of Venezuelan oil to boost production by U.S. firms.
He met with acting President Delcy Rodríguez to promote private investment.