US EditionFrom seizures to sales: Trump administration moves to control Venezuelan oil
The U.S. will sell 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil under approved channels and control proceeds indefinitely to benefit Venezuela and gain political leverage.
- On Wednesday, the United States took control of two sanctioned Venezuelan tankers, including one flying the Russian flag, and will allow the sale of 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil.
- Negotiations with interim authorities, White House officials say, grant the United States of America maximum leverage to oversee oil revenue and drive political change in Venezuela.
- The United Kingdom accused a vessel of evading sanctions to fuel conflict and misery, while British military took control of a ship accused of evading sanctions coordinating with U.S. authorities.
- In a policy outline Wednesday, the Energy Department said oil must move through U.S.-approved channels, with United States officials willing to use military and economic pressure, while Secretary Chris Wright said management will be "indefinitely".
- Critics warn the plan could let the U.S. micromanage Venezuela for an indefinite period as leverage, while the administration seeks long-term investments, Sen. Chris Murphy said.
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Donald Trump and his advisers are developing an ambitious plan to control Venezuela's oil industry for years to come, reporting to The Wall Street Journal with reference to sources.
While the U.S. head of state assured on Tuesday that Venezuela would hand over to the U.S. "between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil," he said what he intended to do with these revenues.
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Trump administration seizes control of Venezuelan oil sales and crude flow indefinitely
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