President Donald Trump is actively pushing for major U.S. oil companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela's struggling energy sector following the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro, promising them “total safety” for their investments.
Despite Trump's optimism, oil executives express skepticism, labeling Venezuela as “uninvestable” due to its unstable political climate and history of asset seizures.
The U.S. military has escalated its involvement in the region, seizing multiple oil tankers linked to Venezuela as part of a broader strategy to control oil distribution.
This narrative of economic intervention intertwines with ongoing humanitarian issues in Venezuela, highlighting a stark contrast between political rhetoric and the lived realities of Venezuelan citizens.
In parallel, Trump is engaging with international leaders, including Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado, signaling attempts to redefine U.S. diplomatic relations in the region.
The unfolding situation underscores the complex interplay of geopolitics, American oil interests, and the controversial legacy of U.S. interventionism in Latin America, raising questions about the long-term implications for both Venezuela and global energy markets.
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