Delcy Rodríguez Defends Oil Deal Between US and Venezuela and Hopes There Will Be 'No Obstacle'

Delcy Rodríguez, interim president of Venezuela, alongside US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. Photo: AFP

Delcy Rodríguez Defends Oil Deal Between US and Venezuela and Hopes There Will Be 'No Obstacle'

TL;DR

  • Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, advocated for the removal of obstacles in the oil agreement with the United States.
  • She visited a Chevron-operated plant in Venezuela's Orinoco Belt with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
  • Rodríguez highlighted the long-standing partnership with Chevron, noting that 95% of the plant's workers are Venezuelan.
  • Venezuela aims to become a major global oil producer, leveraging its vast reserves.
  • US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited Caracas to promote a long-term energy agreement.
  • Chevron is the only US oil company currently operating in Venezuela, with minority stakes in mixed companies and several projects.