Campo Boscán, located in Zulia state, Venezuela, is a crucial oil-producing region that continues to operate despite significant infrastructure decay and power cuts. The field, which produces over 100,000 barrels of oil daily, has seen better days, as noted by Albenis Merchán, a drilling technician with 35 years of experience. The area is now under a joint venture between Chevron, which holds 40%, and the state-owned PDVSA, aiming to increase production by 50% within 18 to 24 months. This partnership signals a potential thaw in relations between the US and Venezuela following the nationalization of the oil industry in 2006, which led to the exit of many foreign companies. However, the political landscape remains unstable, with the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez facing legitimacy issues and a history of human rights violations. Despite these challenges, there is optimism among local workers that the recent reforms to the hydrocarbons law will attract foreign investment and stimulate economic recovery. Many Venezuelans, including Merchán, are hopeful that the reopening of oil fields will align wages with the rising costs in a dollarized economy, providing a much-needed boost to their livelihoods.