Trump drinks Venezuela’s milkshake
Topics discussed
Trump's Venezuela oil deal and the paradox of plenty
Introducing Jose Angel Pereira, a 3rd-gen oil man
The history of foreign investment in Venezuelan oil
Jose's family history: From foreign control to nationalization
The decline of PDVSA and the need for investment
The 'Apertura': Success of the 1990s opening to foreigners
Chavez's rise and the end of the Apertura era
The 2002 strike, mass firings, and industry collapse
Jose's view on the new US-Venezuela deal
Jose's arrest in Caracas by Maduro's regime
10 months in solitary confinement and eventual release
Conclusion and credits
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