US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?

The new oil production deal between the United States and Venezuela promises enormous investment, raising cautious hopes that the country could enter a period of prosperity.

Those expectations follow more than a decade of economic and social turmoil. Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves, making the promised investment especially significant for the country’s future.

But the headline question remains unanswered: when will Venezuelans actually feel the benefits? Analysts cited in the article are examining how quickly the promised gains could reach the population.