In Washington, Lula should negotiate the return of Petrobras to Venezuela, says TV

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) intends to bring an agenda to the White House that combines energy and geopolitics. According to information obtained by journalist Débora Bergamasco, from CNN BrazilLula wants to discuss with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, the possibility of Petrobras returning to oil exploration and production in Venezuela. The meeting between the two is scheduled for the second half of March, in Washington.

The Brazilian state-owned company once operated in the neighboring country, but left the market in the face of the Venezuelan economic collapse and the international sanctions imposed on the Nicolás Maduro regime.

With the change in the political scenario following the capture of Maduro by the United States and the reorganization of power in Caracas, the Brazilian government assesses that there may be room to reopen dialogue on investments in the energy sector.

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According to the broadcaster’s investigation, the government led by Delcy Rodríguez signaled Trump’s willingness to grant influence in strategic decisions on the exploration and commercialization of Venezuelan oil.

The American president, in turn, has encouraged businesspeople from the USA and other countries to consider investing in the area. In this context, Lula intends to demonstrate that Petrobras can join this movement, if there is political support and adequate regulatory conditions.

The meeting’s agenda should not be limited to Venezuela. Lula also plans to address the situation in Cuba, which is facing difficulties after the United States began to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to the island. The measure affected supply and worsened the economic crisis, with repercussions on sectors such as tourism and essential services.