US Energy Secretary: Changing Influence in Venezuela Signals Willingness to Collaborate

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on Friday that the United States has established a different influence in Venezuela, noting that the Venezuelan government is increasingly interested in collaboration with Washington and is taking steps to combat corruption.

Wright added that American oil companies are currently looking to engage with Venezuela, pointing out that local conditions have significantly improved due to the "new influence" the United States has in the country.

His comments come amid swift US efforts to reshape its relationship with the Venezuelan oil sector following years of sanctions and political tensions.