Trump Halts Venezuela Attacks After Political Prisoner Release, Cites Peace Efforts

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Firstpost•09-01-2026, 16:42
Trump Halts Venezuela Attacks After Political Prisoner Release, Cites Peace Efforts
- •Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a second wave of attacks on Venezuela.
- •The decision followed Venezuela's release of a "large number" of political prisoners, which Trump called a sign of "seeking peace."
- •Trump stated the US and Venezuela are cooperating on rebuilding the Latin American nation's oil and gas infrastructure.
- •He plans to meet with major oil companies (Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips) at the White House for potential $100 billion investment in Venezuelan oil.
- •The move comes amidst US pressure on Venezuela, including the capture of Nicolás Maduro and US interceptions of oil tankers.
Why It Matters: Trump canceled Venezuela attacks after prisoner release, citing peace and potential oil investment.
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