US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrives in Venezuela to lead massive oil industry recovery efforts
Secretary Chris Wright arrives in Caracas today to launch a plan to rebuild the oil industry. The visit marks a historic shift in global energy relations.
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is scheduled to visit Caracas, Venezuela 
VE, today, February 11, 2026, following the issuance of a U.S. general license that authorizes oil and gas exploration and production in the nation. This visit, which has been officially announced, serves as the first on-the-ground assessment by the U.S. government intended to facilitate the rebuilding of the Venezuelan oil industry and to position American investors. The mission is considered significant as it represents the highest-level U.S. energy visit to the country in nearly three decades.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is scheduled to visit Caracas, Venezuela VE, today, February 11, 2026, following the issuance of a U.S. general license that authorizes oil and gas exploration and production in the nation. This visit, which has been officially announced, serves as the first on-the-ground assessment by the U.S. government intended to facilitate the rebuilding of the Venezuelan oil industry and to position American investors. The mission is considered significant as it represents the highest-level U.S. energy visit to the country in nearly three decades.
