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Venezuela Under US Control: Trump Reveals 'Oil' Motive

Published January 4, 2026, 08:03
Venezuela Under US Control: Trump Reveals 'Oil' Motive

Venezuela is under US control following a military operation, with Nicolás Maduro being transferred to the United States as a prisoner. Donald Trump announced that the US will manage the country until a 'smooth transition', calling on American oil companies to invest billions of dollars to restore infrastructure and exploit oil resources. The move has sparked international reactions, as many see it as a violation of international law and reminiscent of the intervention in Iraq in 2003. The emphasis on acquiring oil underscores Washington's economic agenda.