Energy secretary says US won’t provide security for oil companies in Venezuela

January 23, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday the United States will not provide on-the-ground security to oil companies operating in Venezuela as part of efforts to revitalize the country’s energy industry.

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