5,7×more mentions of oil and Chevron on opposition channels · Last 7 days vs. their average this year
3,5×more mentions of oil and Chevron on state TV · Last 7 days vs. its average this year
−81%fewer mentions of Delcy on state TV · Last 7 days vs. its average this year
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and acting president Delcy Rodríguez on Wednesday led the signing of deals with Chevron, Eni and GE Vernova at Miraflores. According to UPI, the package gives US companies majority control over 65 billion barrels, with 100-year concessions; Bloomberg reported the deals aim to lift output.
VTV called it a 'historic agreement' and quoted Rodríguez estimating revenue of $209.335 billion. From the hardline chavista camp, Mario Silva said that figure must be spread over 100 years. David Placeres claimed 20% of what Alejandro Betancourt's company produces will go to the US.
«The deals signed today, particularly three with very large multinationals such as Chevron, Eni and General Electric, will represent tens of billions of dollars…»— Chris Wright (via interpreter at Miraflores), September 2, 2026 · watch
«No, you have to divide that over the 100 years.»— Mario Silva, September 1, 2026 · watch
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At the press conference with Wright, an NBC reporter asked Rodríguez whether she would commit to elections in 2027. According to EFE, she said elections will be held as Venezuela 'is ready' and that she has worked tirelessly toward that.
VPItv noted the answer comes as Donald Trump keeps saying Venezuela is not yet ready to vote. Wright, per the official interpretation, answered by citing a 25% rise in production in eight months.
«As recently as eight months ago we began this partnership, and there has been a 25% increase in production.»— Chris Wright (via interpreter at Miraflores), September 2, 2026 · watch
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Patricia Poleo questioned why Marco Rubio and the Trump administration chose Alejandro Betancourt as a partner in the oil business, and said María Corina Machado remains outside the country. Daniel Lara Farías said Rubio is legitimizing Betancourt and asked what Machado's position on the deal is.
«María Corina hasn't returned because they won't let her return.»— Patricia Poleo, September 1, 2026 · watch
«Where is María Corina's position on the oil deal?»— Daniel Lara Farías, September 2, 2026 · watch
