Chris Wright Declares USA Oil Embargo Over in Venezuela

Chris Wright declared the 2019 oil embargo against Venezuela essentially over after meeting with Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas.The diplomatic shift follows the capture of Nicolás Maduro by USA forces in January and the implementation of new laws opening the energy sector to foreign investment.Donald Trump has encouraged USA oil companies to rebuild the industry to increase production by 18% while pressuring the new administration to sever ties with Russia and Iran.