Donald Trump has been warned against exploiting Venezuela's oil reserves following military actions against President Nicolás Maduro. The US plans to invest heavily in Venezuela's oil infrastructure, which has suffered due to previous sanctions and mismanagement. Environmentalists criticize this move as reckless, advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels. Venezuela possesses the largest proven oil reserves globally, but production has significantly declined. Analysts suggest that revitalizing the oil industry could lead to increased output and lower global oil prices, but this raises concerns about climate change and the rights of Venezuelans.