US to Restart Venezuelan Oil Sales After Maduro's Capture, Trump Aide Confirms

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News18•07-01-2026, 21:31
US to Restart Venezuelan Oil Sales After Maduro's Capture, Trump Aide Confirms
- •US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced plans to restart Venezuelan crude oil sales on the global market.
- •This move follows a US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
- •Maduro was flown to New York to face federal charges, including narcotics trafficking and narco-terrorism.
- •Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as acting president in Venezuela's National Assembly.
- •The US aims to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry, stabilize global supply, and profit from heavy crude sales.
Why It Matters: US plans to revive Venezuela's oil industry and global sales after Maduro's capture, sparking international debate.
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