A significant investment proposal has emerged in the energy sector. The U.S. administration put forward a $100 billion investment initiative aimed at Venezuela's oil resources. However, the reception has been notably lukewarm among major oil executives, with limited concrete commitments materializing. Meanwhile, Venezuelan stakeholders have voiced strong positions prioritizing national sovereignty and control over domestic oil reserves, signaling resistance to external capital influence. This divergence reflects broader tensions between foreign investment interests and resource nationalism—a dynamic that continues shaping energy markets and geopolitical strategies in the region.