Trump threatens to sideline Exxon from Venezuela's oil
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The U.S.’s stunning intervention in Venezuela puts several other countries in the region and around the world also on edge.
President Donald Trump believes US companies can revive Venezuela’s beleaguered oil industry, benefiting both that nation and America. But even if that happens, it would be a fraction of changes needed to get the destitute country back on its feet.
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Extracting oil or implementing democracy: How the White House is managing what's next in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has touted Venezuela's oil, inviting executives to the White House on Friday to discuss drilling. "We want stability," he said last week, "but we do want democracy."
President Trump sidelined Venezuela's opposition and is working with remnants of the regime led by ousted leader Nicolás Maduro. What's next for the opposition?
Meeting with leaders of Exxon Mobil, Chevron and other oil companies, the president said he wanted the industry to invest $100 billion in rebuilding the infrastructure in Venezuela.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
The future of Venezuela remains uncertain as the Trump administration asserts US oversight over the country for the foreseeable future.