Archive · 8 Jan 2026
US Captures Maduro, Plans Venezuelan Oil Sale
The US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and is planning to sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil that was stuck due to a US blockade.
The oil, worth between $1.9 billion and $2.8 billion, will be sold at market price, and the money will be controlled by US President Donald Trump.
The US is working with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government.
The operation resulted in an estimated 100 deaths, according to Venezuelan officials.
The US has also announced withdrawals from several UN entities, citing globalist agendas and inefficiencies.
Trump has stated that Venezuela will purchase only American-made products with the money from the oil deal, including agricultural products, medicines, and equipment to improve infrastructure.
US captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and plans to sell 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil worth $1.9-2.8 billion.
US President Donald Trump states the oil will be sold at market price, with proceeds controlled by him for the benefit of both countries.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright tasked with executing the deal, with Chevron as the only authorized exporter.
US military operation to capture Maduro resulted in an estimated 100 deaths, with Venezuela and Cuba reporting specific numbers.
US is working with Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government, disappointing the opposition.
- Who
- US and Venezuela
- What
- Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and planned sale of Venezuelan oil
- When
- After Maduro's capture on Saturday
- Where
- Venezuela and US
- Why
- US pressure on Venezuelan government and oil deal
- Oil Volume
- 30-50 million barrels
- Oil Value
- $1.9-2.8 billion
- US Authorized Entity
- Chevron
- US Energy Secretary
- Chris Wright
- Venezuelan President
- Nicolás Maduro
- Acting Venezuelan President
- Delcy Rodríguez
- US Military Action
- Abduction of Maduro and blockade
- Estimated Death Toll
- 100 people (Venezuela), 23 military (Venezuela), 32 Cuban (Cuba)
Sources
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