Change in leadership may enhance Venezuela's oil output, but not as much as anticipated.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 13 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Potential for Improvement: Regime change in Venezuela could enhance the country's oil-production infrastructure, potentially increasing global oil supplies and stabilizing prices.
Time and Investment Required: Significant time and billions of dollars would be necessary to repair the infrastructure, and the expected boost in oil output may not be as substantial as anticipated.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
