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President Trump urges U.S. oil and gas companies to invest in Venezuelas energy sector, promising a potential boost in American energy prices. Despite the countrys vast crude reserves, production has plummeted due to decades of mismanagement. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently visited Venezuela to promote its untapped oil, gas, and metals, but companies are hesitant due to safety risks, an unstable government, and past asset seizures. While some executives have shown interest in increasing output, they stress the need for solid legal and policy reforms before making significant investments. The government has made changes to its hydrocarbon law for more private control, but opposition figures like María Corina Machado advocate for full privatization. Despite the hype, big commitments from U.S. companies remain uncertain, leaving Venezuelan oil a challenging investment opportunity.

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