Trump Plans Venezuela Visit as US Eases Oil Sanctions, Grants Licenses to Energy Firms

• US President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Venezuela, with no fixed date, following eased oil sanctions.
• The Treasury Department granted general licenses to BP, Chevron, Eni, Repsol, and Shell for oil and gas operations in Venezuela.
• Payments for oil and gas royalties must go to US Treasury-designated accounts, aligning with US control over Venezuelan assets.
• Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Caracas, stating the US oil embargo on Venezuela is "essentially over" and called for increased production.
• Over six tons of medical supplies were sent to Venezuela, and interim leader Delcy Rodriguez was praised for cooperation.