After confiscation, sanctions and collapse, will Venezuela ever regain the trust of Big Oil?
US President Donald Trump said ousting President Nicolás Maduro would mean reclaiming Venezuela’s oil. But with Washington pushing for access, major oil companies are hesitant. Why is Venezuela being labeled “uninvestable,” and what does that skepticism mean for power, instability, and the future of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves?
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Episode Credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Melanie Marich, with Tamara Khandkar 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 Mohanad Al-Melheim. Alexandra Locke is the Executive Producer of Tech. Ne Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.
Published on January 16, 2026