History of US-Venezuela Relations and Oil Trade

President Trump and his administration have been shockingly frank about their interest in Venezuelan oil. Come learn about the history of oil exploration in Venezuela and its longstanding relationship with US oil companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron. We will discuss the booms and busts of the oil economy in Venezuela, US imperialism, and how we got to this current moment in detail. All questions and perspectives welcome for discussion!