Trump Won’t Take Our Oil
Although oil currently serves as a crucial energy source, it will eventually lose its dominance. While environmentalists view this nonrenewable resource as a liability, technology continues to rely on it to meet essential global needs.
The true worth of this resource is determined by its application. An immeasurable — and unforgivable — quantity of oil and related products have been squandered due to the carelessness of those entrusted with it.
Mexico continues to hold a significant position globally, ranking between 19th and 21st when it comes to proven oil reserves. This means the country possesses roughly 5.9 to 6.1 billion barrels of oil.
The oil industry has historically yielded substantial extraction and profits. While we began as a leading force with extensive proven, possible and probable reserves, our status has shifted to that of a mid-sized producer. Nevertheless, we remain within the top 20 oil-producing nations worldwide.
Numerous perspectives suggest that hydrocarbons will remain available within our region. Nonetheless, alternative energy sources are emerging to replace their usage. It is important to emphasize that extraction via fracking, due to its huge environmental impact, must neither be accepted nor permitted under any circumstance, including claims of profitability.
Although Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has historically been an industrial powerhouse, its position has declined due to accelerated, indiscriminate and abusive extraction. Nevertheless, it remains a benchmark in the Americas, mainly due to its high productivity in the Gulf of Mexico area.
We believe that Pemex's value as an exporter shouldn’t be measured by competing for productivity gains that serve no real purpose. What matters to our nation is how this crucial natural resource can contribute to the growth and progress of our economy. Additionally, people are not concerned about which official might receive recognition for boosting hydrocarbon extraction and sales.
It is important to remember that, up until 2022, the top oil exporters were Saudi Arabia (earning the most in U.S. dollars), followed by the United States, Russia, Iraq, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and others. This raises questions about who might want to compete with these countries and why — especially since profits reached billions of dollars. The real issue is whether those profits have truly improved life for the people living in these countries, or if oil companies have been the main beneficiaries of this resource's exploitation.
There is no reliable data on the large-scale theft of oil barrels attributed to the United States, and no justification exists for this country to take hydrocarbons due to questionable international conflicts or economic sanctions. The precise amount stolen is unknown. To be clear, Venezuela's oil belongs to Venezuela, and Mexican oil belongs to its people. As such, if the Fourth Transformation government decides to trade oil with Cuba or any other nation, it has the right to do so. Mexican oil is not the property of the United States or Donald Trump.
The Republican president does not require additional oil; what has already been stolen has generated good profits for him. Notably, in Dec. 2025, the ship Skipper was seized with its cargo of 108 million barrels — about $90 million worth — owned by the Venezuelan company PDVSA. This theft occurred during a U.S. campaign targeting oil shipments, which, incredibly, were deemed illegal. In total, the theft of roughly 10 ships has exceeded $900 million, a sum that rightfully belongs to the people of Venezuela.
The specific ranking of Mexico in terms of reserves is of less significance; rather, the country has maintained a consistent level of productivity regarding extraction and industrialization. Currently, Mexico holds the 12th position globally. The primary objective should be to enhance extraction methods and strategic planning for commercialization and domestic industrialization processes, while prioritizing environmental sustainability. As long as the benefits to the population are sustainable, our current global ranking does not matter.
The true worth of this resource is determined by its application. An immeasurable — and unforgivable — quantity of oil and related products have been squandered due to the carelessness of those entrusted with it.
Mexico continues to hold a significant position globally, ranking between 19th and 21st when it comes to proven oil reserves. This means the country possesses roughly 5.9 to 6.1 billion barrels of oil.
The oil industry has historically yielded substantial extraction and profits. While we began as a leading force with extensive proven, possible and probable reserves, our status has shifted to that of a mid-sized producer. Nevertheless, we remain within the top 20 oil-producing nations worldwide.
Numerous perspectives suggest that hydrocarbons will remain available within our region. Nonetheless, alternative energy sources are emerging to replace their usage. It is important to emphasize that extraction via fracking, due to its huge environmental impact, must neither be accepted nor permitted under any circumstance, including claims of profitability.
Although Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has historically been an industrial powerhouse, its position has declined due to accelerated, indiscriminate and abusive extraction. Nevertheless, it remains a benchmark in the Americas, mainly due to its high productivity in the Gulf of Mexico area.
We believe that Pemex's value as an exporter shouldn’t be measured by competing for productivity gains that serve no real purpose. What matters to our nation is how this crucial natural resource can contribute to the growth and progress of our economy. Additionally, people are not concerned about which official might receive recognition for boosting hydrocarbon extraction and sales.
It is important to remember that, up until 2022, the top oil exporters were Saudi Arabia (earning the most in U.S. dollars), followed by the United States, Russia, Iraq, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and others. This raises questions about who might want to compete with these countries and why — especially since profits reached billions of dollars. The real issue is whether those profits have truly improved life for the people living in these countries, or if oil companies have been the main beneficiaries of this resource's exploitation.
There is no reliable data on the large-scale theft of oil barrels attributed to the United States, and no justification exists for this country to take hydrocarbons due to questionable international conflicts or economic sanctions. The precise amount stolen is unknown. To be clear, Venezuela's oil belongs to Venezuela, and Mexican oil belongs to its people. As such, if the Fourth Transformation government decides to trade oil with Cuba or any other nation, it has the right to do so. Mexican oil is not the property of the United States or Donald Trump.
The Republican president does not require additional oil; what has already been stolen has generated good profits for him. Notably, in Dec. 2025, the ship Skipper was seized with its cargo of 108 million barrels — about $90 million worth — owned by the Venezuelan company PDVSA. This theft occurred during a U.S. campaign targeting oil shipments, which, incredibly, were deemed illegal. In total, the theft of roughly 10 ships has exceeded $900 million, a sum that rightfully belongs to the people of Venezuela.
The specific ranking of Mexico in terms of reserves is of less significance; rather, the country has maintained a consistent level of productivity regarding extraction and industrialization. Currently, Mexico holds the 12th position globally. The primary objective should be to enhance extraction methods and strategic planning for commercialization and domestic industrialization processes, while prioritizing environmental sustainability. As long as the benefits to the population are sustainable, our current global ranking does not matter.
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