Venezuela's oil heartland eyes US revival
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 27, 2026, 11:50 IST | Updated: Sep 27, 2026, 11:50 IST
Venezuela's oil heartland is hoping a new wave of U.S. investment can revive an industry that once transformed the country. In Mene Grande, oil literally seeps from the ground. But despite that extraordinary wealth, residents face blackouts, failing infrastructure and mass emigration
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