Trump’s Venezuela Takeover Will Make Guyana Oil Safer

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The potential Venezuelan takeover of Essequibo, a disputed territory between Guyana and Venezuela, may be less likely due to Trump's actions, potentially making Guyana's oil safer to invest in.

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A couple of years ago, Venezuela’s government decided to revive a territorial claim over much of its neighbor, Guyana. The tiny country was emerging as a major oil producer, and Venezuela wanted a piece. Then came Trump and removed the head of that government. Essequibo lies between Guyana and Venezuela, with both claiming sovereignty, while Venezuela is planning a referendum on Sunday to determine the territory’s ownership future. The 61,000+ square mile territory represents about two-thirds of Guyana’s territory and is also…

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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 14, 2026.
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