‘Front of the pack’: how Chevron’s boss bet big on Trump and Venezuela - Financial Times

Google News1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/11/2026

Summary

Chevron's CEO has made significant investments in Venezuela, banking on the potential benefits of a U.S. oil boom under former President Trump's policies, according to the Financial Times. The company is reportedly in discussions with the U.S. government for an expanded oil license in Venezuela, which could position it to gain substantial rewards from the country's oil resources.

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