Archive · 7 Jan 2026

Trump Takes Control of Venezuela

Trump Takes Control of Venezuela

President Donald Trump is planning to take control of Venezuela's oil reserves and may appoint Stephen Miller to oversee the country.

Trump believes Venezuela needs to be stabilized before any elections can be held.

Meanwhile, former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to drug charges in a U.S. court.

Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, also pleaded not guilty.

The U.S. is considering sending American oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's oil infrastructure.

The situation has caused international concern and debate over the legality of Trump's actions.

Delcy Rodriguez, Maduro's vice president, has been sworn in as interim president and has offered to collaborate with the U.S. while condemning the capture of Maduro.

The U.S. government justifies its intervention as necessary to combat drug trafficking and stabilize Venezuela, while the Venezuelan government condemns it as an illegitimate act of aggression.

Sources

theprint.in · 6 Jan 2026

Ousted Maduro pleads not guilty to US drug charges

livemint.com · 6 Jan 2026

‘No elections for 30 days’; Donald Trump to pick Stephen Miller to oversee Venezuela, says report—What we know so far

livemint.com · 6 Jan 2026

Oil companies willing to invest billions in Venezuela, says White House; Trump proposes reimbursement — What reports say

ndtv.com · 6 Jan 2026

Oil, Election And In-Charge: Trump Reveals His Plan For Venezuela's Future

theprint.in · 6 Jan 2026

US Republicans insist no ‘endless war’ looms in Venezuela

deccanchronicle.com · 6 Jan 2026

Venezuelan Govt Seeks to Show it is Operating Free from US Control

cnbctv18.com · 6 Jan 2026

Donald Trump hints at backing oil investments in Venezuela

cnbctv18.com · 6 Jan 2026

Nicolás Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in US Court After Capture on Narco-Terrorism Charges Amid Venezuela Crisis

thehansindia.com · 6 Jan 2026

Trump hints at rise in tariffs on India

firstpost.com · 6 Jan 2026

Venezuela after Maduro: Delcy Rodriguez sworn in as president after she offers to ‘collaborate’ with Trump

firstpost.com · 6 Jan 2026

Who will cover cost as Trump pushes US oil firms to invest in Venezuela? His hint —American taxpayers

firstpost.com · 6 Jan 2026

Weeks before Maduro raid, Trump told oil companies to ‘get ready’ for Venezuela: Report

livemint.com · 6 Jan 2026

Trump’s hint to oil executives weeks before Maduro ouster: ‘Get Ready’

timesnownews.com · 7 Jan 2026

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Plan: 'US To Get 30–50 Million Barrels... Money Will Be Controlled By Me'

theprint.in · 7 Jan 2026

Trump says Venezuela to turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to US

ndtv.com · 7 Jan 2026

US To Get 50 Million Barrels Of Oil From Venezuela At Market Price: Trump

livemint.com · 7 Jan 2026

Trump says US will sell up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil at market price — ‘That money will be controlled by…’

firstpost.com · 7 Jan 2026

Venezuela interim prez Delcy Rodriguez says 'no foreign power' is running country

businesstoday.in · 7 Jan 2026

'Money controlled by me': Trump announces Venezuela to turn over 30 50 million barrels of oil to US

ndtv.com · 7 Jan 2026

How Delcy Rodriguez Courted Donald Trump And Rose To Power In Venezuela

thehindubusinessline.com · 7 Jan 2026

US, Venezuela agree on $2 billion oil exports as Trump shifts crude from China

thestatesman.com · 7 Jan 2026

Donald Trump says Venezuela to send 30–50 million barrels of oil to US, proceeds under US control