Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By Louis Jacobson | PolitiFactJanuary 7, 2026 at 04:18 AM
Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela

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Following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US special forces, President Trump has stated that major US oil companies will invest billions to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure. Trump and Secretary of State Rubio have expressed confidence in this investment, but have not provided specific details. The White House claims to have had conversations with oil companies, but hasn't named them. The American Petroleum Institute stated they are "closely watching" developments, emphasizing the importance of stability and the rule of law for investment decisions. ConocoPhillips also stated they are monitoring the situation, but that it is too early to speculate on future investments. Experts suggest caution is warranted due to high costs and limited profit potential.

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venezuela 100% oil investment 90% us oil companies 80% infrastructure 70% political instability 60% oil reserves 50% market forces 40% rule of law 40%

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Al Jazeera
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Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Venezuela

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