US EditionTrump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years, NYT reports
The U.S. plans open-ended control of Venezuela's oil sector to rebuild infrastructure, lower global prices, and generate revenues benefiting both Venezuelans and Americans, officials said.
- On Jan 8, President Donald Trump told The New York Times the United States could maintain direct oversight of Venezuela for years, saying `Only time will tell... I would say much longer`.
- On Jan. 3, U.S. special forces seized President Nicolás Maduro in a raid that officials said killed about 100 people, after which the administration announced it would "run" Venezuela.
- Energy Secretary Chris White said he spoke with Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips and Chevron CEOs and a White House meeting is scheduled Jan. 9 to advise on Venezuela's oil rebuild.
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. unveiled a plan to refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil that had been stuck in Venezuela under U.S. blockade, aiming to lower prices and provide economic aid to Venezuela.
- Amid international concern, senior U.S. officials said they intend to control Venezuela's oil revenues indefinitely, while China, Russia and Latin American leaders condemned Maduro's removal and eight million people fled abroad.
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US To Maintain Oversight Of Venezuela Much Longer Than 1 Year, Says Trump
President Donald Trump said the US will maintain oversight of Venezuela "much longer" than a year and his own judgment is the only limit to his global power, according to a New York Times interview published on Thursday.
Days after pointing out: “I’m in charge of Venezuela,” U.S. President Donald Trump now assures that his administration will maintain control of the Caribbean country for years. Continue reading
Since the kidnapping of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, the United States has repeatedly stressed that Caracas is ready for close cooperation. Washington's goal is revenues from the oil resources. However, the new head of state Delcy Rodríguez does not sound particularly willing to cooperate, at least publicly.
Trump Says ‘Only Time Will Tell’ How Long U.S. Will Oversee Venezuela
Evan Vucci/APPresident Donald Trump is leaving the door open to a years-long involvement in Venezuela.In an Oval Office interview with The New York Times published Thursday, the president wouldn’t commit to a tight timeline for U.S. involvement in the country, which he has promised to “run.”“Only time will tell,” Trump told the outlet, when asked how long the United States would try to keep oversight of Venezuela. Asked whether the U.S. would co…
US President Donald Trump expects the US to manage Venezuela and extract oil from its reserves for many years. He told The New York Times (NYT) on Wednesday. The Americans are completely eliminating Asian players from the game. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the US is violating international law and interfering with Venezuela's sovereignty.
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