TGL 9 | Francisco Monaldi Explains the Potential Future of Venezuela

In this episode of The Greater Loop, we sit down with Francisco J. Monaldi — one of the world’s leading experts on Latin American energy and oil policy — to unpack the seismic political changes in Venezuela and what they mean for the global oil market. Following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro and the rise of interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, we analyze investor confidence, sanctions, institutional hurdles, foreign investment prospects, and shifting geopolitical risks. Monaldi gives clear, data-driven insight into why Venezuela’s oil industry collapsed, what recovery would realistically take, and how this affects energy prices, U.S. policy, and regional competition. Whether you’re following markets, geopolitics, or Venezuela’s future, this episode explains the key developments you need to know. Keywords: Venezuela oil, Francisco Monaldi, Maduro capture, Delcy Rodríguez, PDVSA, oil markets, energy policy, U.S.–Venezuela relations, global energy security, Latin America politics.