Summary
President Donald Trump led a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who now faces trial in New York. The U.S. maintains a military presence near Venezuela and has blocked oil tankers, while Washington's strategy in Venezuela focuses heavily on accessing the country's oil resources.
Key Facts
- U.S. forces conducted a military operation in Venezuela, capturing Nicolas Maduro.
- Maduro is being held in New York, charged with drug trafficking and conspiracy.
- The U.S. has a military blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers and continues anti-drug operations in the Caribbean.
- Washington's plans for Venezuela emphasize control over oil resources.
- President Trump has met with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez to discuss oil access.
- The U.S. and Venezuela have agreed to export $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil.
- The U.S. government has sold some Venezuelan oil and received proceeds, which are used to stabilize Venezuela's currency markets.
- U.S. lawmakers have asked the Trump administration to reveal any financial ties to companies involved in the oil sales.
