Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Venezuela, potentially becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so in nearly 30 years. This announcement follows the U.S. military's abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and subsequent changes in Venezuela's government and oil industry policies.
Key Facts
- President Trump said he plans to visit Venezuela, but no date has been set.
- He would be the first sitting U.S. president to visit since Bill Clinton in 1997.
- The U.S. recently abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
- Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's former deputy, is now leading the Venezuelan government.
- The U.S. Department of the Treasury eased some sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector.
- The U.S. seeks $100 billion in foreign investments for Venezuela.
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed $1 billion in Venezuelan oil sales since Maduro's abduction.
