I think Chevron was hoping for the best. As I recall and I am not bothering to look it up, they had invested a large amount of money in Venezuela shortly after Chavez took power. It was alleged that Chavez was bribed heavily and/or demanded large bribes from foreign companies to remain there.
The writing was on the wall when Chavez began “nationalizing” everything. I don’t want to see Chevron get hurt, but the only way they lasted this long in Venezuela is because they had been there this long.... everyone else fell by the wayside. It’s time to cut off the cash to this corrupt regime for our own national interest and the people of Venezuela.
They voted for Chavez, but they did not vote for what he did after he was in power nor did they truly elect Maduro. It’s a mess and very sad - such a beautiful country!
-PJ