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U.S. Sets Terms for Venezuela Transition as Delcy Rodríguez Moves to Sell Oil and Caracas Cites 100 Dead

Washington says decisions in Caracas will be dictated by the U.S., with oil sales overseen under a three‑phase plan.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump said the U.S. expects to supervise Venezuela and administer its oil reserves for at least a year.
  • Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez and state oil firm PDVSA began talks to sell crude to the U.S., as Washington targets delivery of up to 50 million barrels and holds proceeds in U.S.-controlled accounts.
  • The White House detailed a three-stage strategy focused on stabilization, economic recovery and a later political transition, reinforcing that the interim government lacks full autonomy.
  • U.S. forces intercepted two tankers tied to Venezuelan oil flows, disputing Moscow’s claim that one flew a Russian flag and calling it part of a Venezuelan “ghost fleet.”
  • Venezuela’s interior minister said the U.S. assault left 100 dead and that Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores were injured, while Brazil maintained humanitarian readiness at the border and reported no spike in migration.