22 Jan, 2026
12 mins read

The Trillion-Dollar Question: Trump, Big Oil, and the High-Stakes Gamble on Venezuela’s Black Gold

A meeting between Trump and oil execs highlights the paradox of Venezuela’s oil: a trillion-dollar prize locked behind a wall of risk and sanctions.

10 mins read

Venezuela’s Black Gold: A High-Stakes Gamble for US Investors and the Global Economy

US oil firms eye Venezuela’s vast reserves, but political risk and past seizures demand ironclad guarantees. A high-stakes economic game is afoot.