Published: Sep 07, 2026, 18:50 IST | Updated: Sep 07, 2026, 18:50 IST
Donald Trump’s key broker for a major U.S.–Venezuela oil venture is Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt. A controversial figure who built his fortune during Hugo Chávez’s presidency, Betancourt has faced international investigations and is now working with the administration to secure U.S. access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.