Trump foresees the US managing Venezuela for at least a year, adding, ‘It could be much longer’
Trump’s Plans for Venezuela After Maduro’s Arrest On Wednesday, President Trump stated that the U.S. plans to take an oversight role in Venezuela for at least a year, following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3 due to federal drug and weapons charges. “We will rebuild in a very profitable way,” Trump […]
Trump’s strategy for Venezuela: oust the dictator, support the recovery, prevent disorder
President Trump’s Plan for Venezuela: A Controversial Exchange During a flight on Air Force One, President Trump had an unexpected discussion with a reporter concerning a strategy called Operation Absolute Resolve. This plan aims to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and bring him to the U.S. The conversation, which some found puzzling, centered around the […]
Sen. Mark Kelly refrains from labeling Maduro’s arrest and the strikes in Venezuela as ‘illegal’
Sen. Mark Kelly’s Hesitation on Military Strike in Venezuela Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) seemed uncertain on Tuesday about labeling the recent U.S. military action in Venezuela as “illegal.” This comes after he previously urged military personnel in a viral video to reject what he referred to as “unlawful orders.” Last weekend, President Donald Trump announced […]
Father of Assassinated Conservative Presidential Candidate in Colombia Accuses Venezuela of Responsibility
Colombian Presidential Candidate Accuses Maduro Regime in Son’s Death Miguel Uribe Londoño, a conservative presidential candidate in Colombia and father of the assassinated 2026 front-runner, has made serious allegations against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. This comes in light of Maduro’s recent arrest. In a video directed at President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Uribe […]
Sen. Mark Kelly is unsure about labeling Trump’s actions in Venezuela as ‘illegal’
Sen. Mark Kelly’s Stance on Military Action in Venezuela Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), who earlier made headlines with a video encouraging military personnel to reject what he deemed “unlawful orders,” hesitated on Tuesday to label the recent U.S. military strike in Venezuela as “illegal.” This ambivalence stood out, especially as several of his fellow Democrats […]
Be Careful with Initial Cost Estimates for Venezuela
Understanding the Costs of Revitalizing Venezuela’s Oil Sector There have been numerous estimates about how much it would take to revitalize Venezuela’s oil sector, and one key takeaway for readers is straightforward: skip the headlines and focus on the details of the reports. A recent analysis from Rystad Energy illustrates this point effectively. A headline […]
Trump Claims Venezuela Will Spend Oil Revenue on U.S.-Made Goods
Trump’s New Oil Deal with Venezuela On Wednesday, President Trump shared that Venezuela will allocate the funds from a new oil arrangement exclusively for purchasing American products. This announcement follows a deal where Venezuela’s interim authorities are set to send between 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. Trump mentioned on […]
US ETF provider applies for a new fund focused on Venezuela following unrest.
Vermont-Based Teucrium Files for Venezuela Exposure ETF As of January 7, a U.S. ETF provider is seeking permission to create the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that targets Venezuelan assets. This move follows the recent arrest of President Nicolas Maduro, which has ignited interest in local financial resources. Teucrium, based in Vermont, submitted its application to […]
Rubio supports Venezuela transition strategy despite criticism from Democrats
U.S. Officials Outline Venezuela Transition Plan Amid Skepticism Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asserted that the U.S. has a coherent plan for managing Venezuela’s transition, countering criticism from Democrats who argue the Trump administration has focused more on ousting leader Nicolas Maduro than on what comes next. After a briefing for Congress, Rubio explained […]
Jerry Jones likens the Cowboys’ coaching search to Trump’s comments on Venezuela
Cowboys Owner Draws Political Parallel in Coaching Search Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently compared the search for a new defensive coordinator to former President Donald Trump’s comments regarding U.S. involvement in Venezuela. This statement came during a press conference where Jones addressed the firing of first-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after just one season. […]