US Supports Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal for Lower Prices and Strategic Advantage
US officials defend President Trump's Venezuela oil deal, claiming it will lower oil prices and counter Russian and Chinese influence.
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US officials defend President Trump's Venezuela oil deal, claiming it will lower oil prices and counter Russian and Chinese influence.

Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's deposed leader, posted photos from his detention center in Brooklyn, affirming his resilience.

Venezuelans express skepticism but also hope for economic recovery as the US gains control over the country's vast oil reserves.
President Donald Trump has announced a groundbreaking deal giving the US majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.

Eight months after the ousting of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, the nation faces persistent economic challenges.

The US State Department plans to provide $57 million to Venezuela's Fundacion Musical Simon Bolivar, known as El Sistema, to support teacher training and cultural programs.

Venezuela has conducted a readiness drill to test the provisional terminals installed at Simon Bolivar International Airport in La Guaira, which was damaged by twin earthquakes in June.

Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, announced that public sector workers will work every other day to manage the nation's energy crisis.

Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives concluded their first round of talks aimed at reconciling the nation following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro.

A dangerous combination of tectonic positioning, loose earth, and poor construction led to the unprecedented damage caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes.

US officials discuss energy market stability and financial mechanisms with Venezuela's interim president amid ongoing political turmoil.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has urged Chad and Venezuela to reconsider their decisions to withdraw from the body, citing risks to global justice.

Venezuelan journalists have protested against press restrictions during US-backed talks aimed at resolving the country's political crisis.

Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives initiated crucial political transition talks in Caracas, with both sides committing to good-faith negotiations.

A key Venezuelan opposition figure has returned from exile to engage in crucial reconciliation talks with the ruling party, aiming to pave the way for a political transition.

Political transition talks in Venezuela will begin in person next week in Caracas, marking a new chapter in the country's effort to rebuild democratic institutions.

Venezuelan lawmakers have unanimously approved a new housing law to facilitate property rentals, following the devastating earthquakes that left thousands homeless.

Venezuela and the Dutch island of Aruba are set to resume flight connections for the first time since 2019.

Chile has announced the restoration of diplomatic relations with Venezuela after severing ties in 2024.

Venezuela is set to launch US-backed political transition talks, but the exclusion of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has left her supporters skeptical.

Diverse protests in Caracas underscore the deep divisions ahead of crucial political transition talks in Venezuela.

Venezuela summoned Iran's ambassador to protest remarks deemed 'contemptuous and inappropriate' against its institutions and authorities.

US President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela is not yet ready to hold elections.

Venezuela has declared its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing perceived bias against African and Latin American countries.

Peru and Venezuela have announced the restoration of diplomatic relations after a two-year severance due to political disputes.

Venezuelans across the quake zone and in the capital Caracas held a minute of silence to honor victims of the tremors that struck one month ago.

Disinformation about survivors spreads despair among Venezuelans affected by the recent earthquakes.

Spanish energy giant Repsol's net profit in the first half of the year more than tripled due to increased oil and gas prices.

A month after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, survivors are searching for their lost pets.

The death toll from the June earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 5,398, with 16,740 injured and thousands unaccounted for.
