Latest reports show that the U.S. government has clearly refused to provide ground security guarantees for U.S. energy companies investing in Venezuela. U.S. Energy Secretary Wright told Bloomberg Television on Thursday that Washington will not intervene to provide on-site security protection for oil and gas companies operating in Venezuela, stating that international oil companies already have experience operating in complex environments. He emphasized that the U.S. does not intend to take on this risk guarantee responsibility, and physical and financial security must be handled by the companies themselves. This position sends a more pragmatic signal: although Trump had previously pushed U.S. companies to participate in revitalizing Venezuela's oil fields, even expressing hope that these companies would invest billions of dollars, concerns about safety, rule of law, and the investment environment remain the main obstacles. Wright pointed out that to attract large-scale, long-term capital, the legal and governance environment in Venezuela needs more explicit improvements. In addition, this attitude also aligns with the context of the U.S.'s recent tougher measures against Venezuela's oil shipments, including actions such as seizing some oil tankers, reflecting that the U.S. still maintains a cautious and phased approach in its energy and security strategies.
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