US EditionU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cites progress in Venezuela, says US not planning further use of force
Rubio defended the January 3 military operation as removing a major security threat and said oil-sale proceeds will fund Venezuelan basic services under U.S. Treasury oversight.
- On Jan. 3, 2026, Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he defended Trump's operation that captured Maduro, claiming it removed a major security threat.
- Because of sanctions and creditor risks, Rubio explained proceeds from Venezuelan oil sales will be held in a Qatar-controlled offshore account before transfer to a U.S. Treasury account.
- Rubio explained how oil proceeds will be deposited in a U.S. Treasury-controlled account and released only after Washington approves Venezuela's monthly budgets, involving about 200 troops and a firefight under 27 minutes, Rubio said.
- Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuelan Vice President and acting president, is negotiating with the U.S. while the U.S. Senate split 50-50 on a war powers vote amid briefings criticism.
- Rubio said the administration seeks a transition toward democratic elections, aiming to trigger stabilization and recovery with U.S. and international oversight and State Department staff preparing for embassy reopening in Caracas, Venezuela.
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