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Repsol is looking to its relationship with Donald Trump as it seeks to protect its future in Venezuela, where its financial position remains a major challenge. At the end of June, the company’s equity exposure in the country stood at €361 million, up from €276 million at the end of 2025. The increase leaves Repsol with a larger financial stake as it seeks continuity in Venezuela.
Repsol’s growing exposure shows that a major foreign company has more capital tied to Venezuela even as it relies on high-level political relationships to protect its position. That combination underscores how company-specific access and political risk remain central to foreign investment decisions.
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Industry · El Nacional - Economía
Aug 9, 2026
Repsol’s next financial disclosure will show whether its Venezuelan equity exposure continues rising or begins to decline, while any concrete outcome from its relationship with Trump would indicate whether the company has secured greater continuity.