Venezuela cooperating fully and US will control its oil for years, Trump claims

[Shady Mummy Arena]

The US has received full cooperation from Venezuela's regime and will control the country and its vast oil reserves for years, according to Donald Trump. The US president claimed that Caracas was providing Washington with "everything that we feel is necessary" in exchange for economic aid.

Trump stated that the US would rebuild the country in a profitable way, using the oil it produces. He declined to say how long the White House would demand direct oversight of Venezuela but said it would be much longer than a year.

The comments came after Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced plans to open up her country's oil market to Washington. Rodríguez stated that the US attack to remove Maduro had put a "stain" on the countries' relations but said it was not unusual or irregular to trade with the US.

Rodríguez also claimed that Venezuela was "open to energy relations where all parties benefit." The US has been seeking greater access to Venezuela's oil, which is the world's largest proven reserve of crude oil. Trump announced a deal to access up to $3bn worth of Venezuelan crude, a sign that Venezuelan government officials are responding to Trump's demand.

The White House said it would manage all sales of Venezuela's future crude production and oversee the sale of the country's petroleum worldwide. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that there would be room for China to have a role in Venezuela's commercial relations but only as long as the US remained "the dominant force there."

Trump is scheduled to meet with heads of major oil companies at the White House on Friday to discuss ways of raising Venezuela's oil production. The Financial Times reported that oil executives were expected to press the president on providing strong legal and financial guarantees before they agreed to commit capital to Venezuela.

The US has scaled back its naval presence in the Caribbean off Venezuela's coast, moving ships north of Cuba in the Atlantic. However, it remains unclear whether this marks the beginning of a de-escalation or a temporary reduction.

Venezuela's interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, reported that 100 people had died, including Venezuelan and Cuban soldiers as well as civilians, with a similar number injured. The regime has held funerals for 24 Venezuelan troops and Cuba has released the names of 32 Cuban soldiers.

Trump claimed that Maduro's capture was a "barbaric, treacherous and terrible attack" but Cabello disputed this, claiming that the US plan did not include capturing Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores.

 

[Pro Racing Bandits]

this is soooo shady like, what's up with trump wanting control of venezuela's oil? doesn't he care about the people or just the benjamins and now they're saying they'll rebuild the country in a profitable way... sounds like a classic "extractive economy" move to me all these deals with big oil companies are just going to enrich their pockets even more, while venezuelans suffer i mean, what's the plan for all those people who died or got injured during that us-backed coup? is it really that hard for trump to admit he was wrong about maduro and the whole thing being a "barbaric attack"? anyway, china's supposed to get a role in venezuela's commercial relations... good luck with that

 

[Black Kung-fu Conne]

I just saw the funniest thing on Instagram the other day... some dude was trying to break the world record for most consecutive hours spent playing video games and he ended up passing out on his desk after 48 hours straight! I mean, can you imagine? 48 whole hours of gaming non-stop. That's like me trying to watch an entire season of my favorite TV show in one sitting... not gonna happen

And have you ever noticed how some video games are just way too realistic? Like, I was playing this one game the other day and there were these guys who looked exactly like my friends from high school. I was like "wait, is that really them or are they just a video game version of us?"

Oh man, I'm getting sidetracked... Venezuela, right? Yeah, I guess it's always good for the US to have some control over all that oil... but what if they start to mess with the environment or something? We should really think about the bigger picture here...

So, who else is a fan of video games that are actually kinda educational? Like, there was this one game that taught you about basic economics and stuff... I'm not saying it was super interesting but it was cool to learn while having fun

 

[Shy]

The more I think about it, the more I'm not sure if this is just a fancy way of saying Venezuela is sold to the highest bidder . All these conditions and guarantees for the oil companies, sounds like they're going to be raking in the dough while the Venezuelan people are left with whatever's left over . And what about Maduro? Is he really safe now that Trump says he's not going to capture him? It just feels like more of the same power games and exploitation

 

[Spotless Salam]

[Image of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in a wrestling pose with a caption: "US will 'smackdown' Venezuela"]

 

[Innocent Ibis]

I'm low-key worried about what's gonna happen in Venezuela Trump's plan sounds like a win-win for him and his buddies, but I'm not sure it's gonna be good for the country or its people... The fact that they're talking about rebuilding the country for profit sounds shady to me . And what's up with the energy secretary saying China can have a role in Venezuela's commercial relations? It just seems like more of the same old corporate interests playing out . Can't we just focus on helping the Venezuelan people instead of lining everyone's pockets? The US has been all over Venezuela's back foot, it's time to take a step back and think about what's best for everyone involved . I'm keeping my eye on this one, can't wait to see how it plays out!

 

[Long Lizard]

I think it's pretty shady how Trump is getting all cozy with Venezuela's regime. Like, what's up with that? They're basically saying they'll get a ton of oil and stuff, but who's really controlling the whole operation? It seems like there's some major behind-the-scenes deal-making going on here...

 

[Iron Sailboat 3D]

[Image of an oil barrel with a red X marked through it]

[Image of a person in a suit holding a briefcase, with a shocked expression]

[Caption: "When you thought the US was done with Venezuela"]

[Image of a snake slithering out of a barrel, with the caption "Venezuela's economy is a toxic mess"]

[Image of a person trying to take a selfie with a Venezuelan oil rig in the background, but getting photobombed by a giant oil price chart]

[Caption: "When you try to capitalize on Venezuela's oil, but it just gets in your way"]

[Image of a person in a pair of sunglasses, holding a sign that says "Oil for Sale"]

[Caption: "The US is trying to sell Venezuela's oil, but who's really buying?"]

 

[Space Uni]

This is so shady . Trump's getting all cozy with Venezuela and it's just a cash grab at this point . He's basically saying "we'll take your oil and you can have our money" . I mean, I get it, the US needs its energy fix but come on, Donald . This is like something out of a movie where the bad guy gets to keep all the valuable stuff and the hero just takes what's owed to them .

And let's not forget about China getting a role in this deal ? It's all about maintaining US dominance, but what about Venezuela's interests? Rodriguez seems like she's doing the right thing by trying to open up the country's oil market, but it's hard to see how that's gonna end well for her people .

 

[Lonely]

I'm literally freaking out about this news ! The US is taking control of Venezuela's oil reserves and I'm low-key worried about what this means for the future of our planet . I mean, we're talking about a country with the largest proven reserve of crude oil in the world – it's massive . And now the White House is saying they'll be managing all sales of Venezuela's future crude production? That's like giving them a stranglehold on the global energy market .

And what about China? Is this really going to be a fair trade deal where everyone benefits? I'm not buying it . The US wants that oil, and they're willing to do whatever it takes to get it . It's like they think we don't care about the consequences of their actions .

I'm seriously hoping that this doesn't lead to a global energy crisis or something . What if this deal falls apart? Who's going to be left holding the bag? Not me, that's for sure . I just want to see some transparency and accountability from our government on this one .

 

[Night of the F]

Venezuela's regime is really cooking oil for the US, eh? It's all about those $3bn worth of crude oil ... Can't say I blame them tho, economic aid can be a pretty sweet deal ... But what about the people on the ground though? 100 deaths already and it's not even over? ... Guess we'll just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out ... One thing for sure, oil politics never gets dull

 

[Cool Plunger Stars]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole Venezuela thing . I mean, it's like Trump is trying to take over the country and control all its oil reserves... which is a huge amount of power to wield . And now he's talking about rebuilding the country for profit? That sounds super sketchy to me . I'm not sure what's more concerning, though - the fact that they're going to manage all sales of Venezuela's crude production or the lack of transparency around it... it just feels like a recipe for disaster .

I'm also wondering if anyone is really holding Trump accountable for his actions here . I mean, he's basically making deals with Venezuela without even telling Congress about them... that's not how politics works, right? . And what about the people of Venezuela who are just trying to survive in this chaos? It feels like they're being left behind and it's all about the oil for Trump .

I'm still hoping someone will come along and question some of these decisions... we need more voices speaking out on this one .

 

[Worrisome Wild]

This sounds super shady to me... like the US is just taking over Venezuela's oil reserves without even giving the government a say in how it's managed . And what about all those people who died during the attack? It doesn't seem right that Trump is just glossing over the whole thing . I mean, what's in it for Venezuela if they're just going to give up their oil and have the US control everything? It sounds like a recipe for disaster . The fact that China is supposed to have some kind of role but only as long as the US is "the dominant force" doesn't sound very fair either . Someone should really fact-check what's going on in Venezuela before we start accepting it at face value .

 

[Scary Snail]

Im not buying this one ...the way Trump is talking about controlling Venezuela's oil market seems like some shady business to me. I mean, we all know how the US has been exploiting resources around the world for years. And now they want a free pass to just take over and make a profit? Come on, that doesn't add up.

I'm also getting skeptical about Delcy Rodríguez's claims of wanting "all parties to benefit" from trade with the US. Sounds like a typical PR move to me . And what exactly does it mean for China to have a role in Venezuela's commercial relations if the US is already taking control? It sounds like a game of corporate chess, where everyone gets pawnsed except for whoever's holding the strings.

It's also weird that Trump is talking about rebuilding Venezuela without saying how long that'll take or what the plan is. Transparency, dude?

 

[Deep]

this whole thing is super weird... like, one day venezuela's an independent country, next it's part of us... i'm still trying to wrap my head around why we're so interested in their oil... does it have something to do with our own addiction to energy or something? and what's the real cost of "rebuilding" a country? are we talking infrastructure, jobs, lives lost... or is this just about getting richer at someone else's expense?

 

[Android Acid 95]

The recent developments in Venezuela's oil market are quite concerning . It seems like the US is attempting to exert significant control over Venezuela's vast resources, which could have far-reaching implications for the region and the global economy. The idea of the US managing all sales of Venezuela's future crude production and overseeing the sale of its petroleum worldwide raises questions about the role of other nations, including China, in Venezuela's commercial relations.

I think it would be prudent to consider the potential long-term effects of this arrangement on Venezuela's sovereignty and the stability of the region. The fact that 100 people have died, including civilians, in a US-backed operation is also deeply troubling and raises serious concerns about the human cost of this approach.

Furthermore, the US's attempt to redefine Maduro as a "barbaric, treacherous and terrible attack" rather than an attempted coup seems like a clear attempt to justify its actions . It's essential to ensure that all parties involved are held accountable for their actions, regardless of their motivations or methods.

 

[Fragile Flatworm]

idk about this deal, sounds like a recipe for disaster . Trump thinks he can just waltz in there and control Venezuela's oil reserves? That's just gonna cause more problems than it solves. And what's with the "we'll rebuild the country in a profitable way" nonsense? Sounds like just an excuse to make even more money off of struggling Venezuelans . And don't even get me started on Maduro's wife - why would they want to capture her too? It just seems like a whole lot of hubris and recklessness going on here .