Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition Trump’s Venezuela Demands, Maduro To Appear In Court, $100 Billion Oil Gamble
Jan 5, 2026
Rosalind Matheson, Bloomberg's Chief Asia Correspondent, offers sharp insights on the geopolitical shift in Venezuela, especially after Maduro's capture and impending court appearance. Energy reporter Stephen Stapchinski dives into the daunting $100 billion challenge of reviving Venezuela's oil sector, discussing the outdated infrastructure and investment hesitations that could hinder progress. The conversation illuminates Trump's demands for U.S. access and the complexities surrounding global market reactions to these unfolding events.
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US Seeks Control Over Venezuelan Resources
- Donald Trump demanded "total access" to Venezuela to secure oil and infrastructure for US-led rebuilding.
- The demand frames US goals as controlling resources and ensuring Venezuelan leadership aligns with US priorities.
Maduro Faces Long US Legal Battle
- Nicolás Maduro faces US charges alleging ties to cartels and terrorist-designated groups that could mean life imprisonment.
- His hearing will set pretrial schedules and the trial is unlikely until at least 2027.
Reviving Oil Needs Massive, Long-Term Investment
- Reviving Venezuela's oil sector could require up to $100 billion and a decade of sustained investment.
- Restoring output needs political stability to attract majors like Chevron and ExxonMobil back to the country.