U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in Caracas earlier this morning to advance President Trump's mission to restore prosperity, safety, and security for Venezuela, the United States, and the entire Western Hemisphere.
February 11, 2026
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CARACAS, VENEZUELA—U.S. Department of Energy Press Secretary Ben Dietderich released the following statement:
"U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in Caracas earlier this morning to advance President Trump's mission to restore prosperity, safety, and security for Venezuela, the United States, and the entire Western Hemisphere.
"During his historic visit, Secretary Wright will engage directly with the interim Venezuelan leadership, including interim President Delcy Rodriguez, business leaders across all major sectors, and the people of Venezuela. He will also visit some of the nation's oil fields to see firsthand how President Trump’s historic U.S.-Venezuela Energy Deal is unleashing peace and prosperity."
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