Trump promises oil companies ‘total safety’ in Venezuela as he urges them to invest billions

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lauren Aratani in New YorkJanuary 9, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Trump promises oil companies ‘total safety’ in Venezuela as he urges them to invest billions

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Following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump urged oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil to invest $100 billion in Venezuela's oil infrastructure. At a White House roundtable, Trump promised "total safety" and security for these investments, emphasizing the opportunity for American oil companies to extract resources. He stated that the investment would come from the oil companies themselves, not the US government, and that the US would benefit from lower energy prices. While some oil executives expressed support and willingness to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure, analysts remain skeptical about the speed of investment. Trump also warned that other companies were ready to take their place if they were not interested in the rebuilding efforts.

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