Overview
- President Trump and acting leader Delcy Rodríguez described their phone call as productive, citing discussions on oil, minerals, trade and security.
- The U.S. State Department welcomed the release of detained Americans, with news reports indicating several U.S. citizens were freed in recent days.
- Venezuela’s interim authorities tout large-scale political-prisoner releases, while rights groups and opposition tallies report far lower numbers as journalists and opposition figures trickle out of custody.
- Oil-sale mechanisms are underway, with plans for 30–50 million barrels moved via licensed traders and Chevron, and proceeds funneled into a U.S. escrow account rather than PDVSA.
- U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a war-powers measure that sought to restrict further military action in Venezuela, reflecting ongoing congressional scrutiny of the administration’s approach.