According to sources, the Trump administration is preparing to use private military contractors to protect Venezuela's oil and energy assets, rather than deploying U.S. troops. This will present significant opportunities for security companies with experience in the region and close ties to the Trump administration. Although Trump has not completely ruled out the possibility of stationing troops in Venezuela, he remains cautious about having U.S. forces stationed there long-term. This concern presents a potential dilemma for the White House: to convince major oil companies to reinvest in Venezuela's struggling oil industry, it must provide the security guarantees needed for their safe operations on the ground — not something that can be achieved in just a few months, but rather requires years of sustained effort. Although the discussions are still in the early stages, several private security companies have already shown deep interest, driven by the expectation of high returns. During the Iraq War, the U.S. spent approximately $138 billion on private security, logistics, and reconstruction contractors.
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