Overview
- In a New York Times interview, President Trump said U.S. supervision would last “much more” than a year and that Venezuelan oil will be used to finance a profitable reconstruction and lower prices.
- U.S. officials said Washington will control Venezuelan crude sales indefinitely, launching with 30–50 million barrels and directing proceeds into U.S.-controlled accounts for purchases of U.S.-made goods.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright affirmed indefinite control over commercialization, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a three‑phase plan focused on stabilization, recovery and transition.
- PDVSA said it is negotiating oil sales under commercial and legal terms with U.S. authorities, while interim leader Delcy Rodríguez publicly rejects claims of foreign control.
- Regional pushback intensified as Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro backed protests “for sovereignty and democracy,” and China accused the U.S. of violating international law; Trump said he may visit Venezuela if security permits.