Top U.S. Energy Official Presses Venezuela to Do More to Spur Investment

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 75% complete by Simon RomeroFebruary 12, 2026 at 02:34 AM

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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Venezuela, marking a significant warming of relations between the two countries after the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Wright, one of the highest-ranking U.S. officials to visit in nearly 30 years, urged Venezuela to further overhaul its energy industry to attract foreign investment. Despite recent legislative changes aimed at opening the oil sector, Wright believes more needs to be done to encourage substantial capital flow. He met with interim President Delcy Rodríguez and plans to tour oil-producing operations. While acknowledging risks, Wright emphasized the potential for investment in Venezuela, drawing parallels to Libya and its oil sector.

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Punto Fijo 30% Falcón 30% Caracas 40% Amuay refinery 40% Libya 40% Exxon Mobil 50% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×260% Delcy Rodríguez ×370% Chris Wright ×790% United States ×490% Venezuela ×9100%

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