After seizures, sanctions and collapse, can Venezuela ever win again Large Oil’s belief?
US President Donald Trump says eradicating President Nicolas Maduro is about reclaiming Venezuela’s oil. However as Washington pushes for entry, main oil firms are hesitating. Why is Venezuela being labeled “uninvestable,” and what does that skepticism reveal about energy, instability and the way forward for Venezuela’s huge oil reserves?
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This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandaker, and our host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Ney Alvarez and Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is the Take’s government producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
Revealed On 16 Jan 2026
