The Venezuelan Oil Industry Trump Is Planning to Revive

The Americas,Venezuela,Latin America,Oil,South America,Energy,Donald Trump,Nicolas Maduro,Business,World

Posted on AllSides January 4, 2026

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Venezuela's oil industry would "make a lot of money" with the United States behind it, President Trump said Saturday in a news conference to confirm the capture of the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, who is facing federal drugs and weapons charges.

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