Trump Venezuela Oil Control Moves Spark High-Stakes Geopolitical Clash
President Trump moves to control Venezuela's oil sales and proceeds, sparking a fierce response from Rodriguez. A deep dive into the latest geopolitical energy crisis.
Who really controls the world's largest oil reserves? On January 7, 2026, President Trump declared that the U.S. would take charge of Venezuela's oil sales and their proceeds, a move that could effectively bankrupt the Caracas administration.
Trump Venezuela Oil Control: Redefining Sanctions
The administration plans to redirect revenue from Venezuelan crude into escrow accounts, preventing the Maduro regime from accessing vital hard currency. According to reports from Reuters, this escalation aims to force a leadership change by strangling the nation's primary economic engine.
Caracas Vows Defiance Against 'Foreign Agents'
Response from Caracas was swift and defiant. Rodriguez, speaking for the Venezuelan government, vowed that no "foreign agent" would ever be in charge of their sovereign resources. The rhetoric signals a deepening rift between Washington and Latin America's most oil-rich nation.
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