Trump Outlines U.S. Strategy for Venezuela's Economic Recovery and Oil Management

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed in an interview with The New York Times, published today, that the United States is capable of managing Venezuela and overseeing its oil revenues for an extended period, with a commitment to "rebuild the country in a profitable manner."

Trump's Strategy for Venezuela

In a two-hour interview, Trump articulated that the U.S. plans to utilize Venezuelan oil to reduce prices and offer financial assistance to a country he described as "in dire need." He stated:
"We will use the oil, we will take the oil, we will lower oil prices, and we will provide funds for Venezuela."
Trump noted that the Venezuelan government, led by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, is "cooperating very well" with Washington, despite her previous allegiance to Nicolás Maduro. He refrained from discussing personal communications with Maduro, indicating that Senator Marco Rubio maintains regular contact with Rodríguez.

Position on Colombia and Military Threats

Earlier, Trump had threatened military action against Colombia, labeling President Gustavo Petro as a "sick man," but he subsequently softened his stance following a friendly hour-long phone call, which alleviated immediate military concerns.
Trump remarked on social media:
"I was honored to speak with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, I appreciated his call and style, and I look forward to meeting him soon."

Congressional Concerns and Domestic Pressures

Trump's potential use of force in Venezuela has raised alarms among some Republican lawmakers, particularly given his past criticisms of U.S. military interventions abroad. The Senate is expected to deliberate on a resolution that would restrict Trump from engaging in military action without congressional approval.
Last November, a vote on similar measures was narrowly decided, highlighting divisions within the Republican Party regarding Trump's Venezuela policy.

Context of the Venezuelan Crisis

Venezuela, which possesses the largest oil reserves globally, is grappling with severe poverty and a significant outflow of its population, with approximately eight million people having left the country in recent decades. The opposition and the U.S. attribute the crisis to corruption and mismanagement by the ruling socialist party, while President Maduro blames American sanctions and economic decline.

Trump's comments reflect a strategy focused on exerting economic influence over Venezuela while aiming to maintain a stable internal environment, as international observers await the implications of this approach for the region.
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