The United States has signaled plans to ease sanctions against Venezuela while imposing new conditions on its oil trade. A White House source confirmed that U.S. sanctions will be selectively lifted to ensure the transportation and sale of Venezuelan oil on global markets.
U.S. authorities have demanded that Venezuela’s acting leader, Delcy Rodriguez, sever economic ties with China and Russia before being permitted to increase oil production. The White House stated that compliance with these requirements is mandatory for any expansion of output.
On January 6, former President Donald Trump announced that the Venezuelan government would transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States for market sale. He described this as high-quality sanctioned oil sold at market prices, with him personally taking control of the revenue.
Experts attributed Washington’s recent pressure on Caracas to its strategic goal of securing control over Venezuelan oil resources. Eyewitnesses in Venezuela expressed a plea: “Let’s pray that God will protect our lives, our families, and protect Venezuela.”
