Venezuela to Supply U.S. with Up to 50 Million Barrels of Oil Following Maduro's Capture

President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela's interim government has agreed to supply the United States with between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil at market prices. The revenue from this transaction is intended to benefit the citizens of both nations.

This development follows a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas. The operation led to the deaths of at least 24 Venezuelan security officers and 32 Cuban personnel. Maduro has since pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a Manhattan federal court.

In response to the operation, Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, declared seven days of mourning and criticized U.S. actions. Attorney General Tarek William Saab labeled the operation a "war crime" and called for an investigation into the deaths resulting from the raid.

The U.S. administration has also urged Venezuela to expel suspected intelligence agents from China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba, aiming to reduce foreign influence in the country.

Domestically, the U.S. military action has sparked debate, with some lawmakers calling for impeachment proceedings against President Trump, arguing that the operation was unauthorized and violated international law.

The situation continues to evolve, with international reactions varying and the future of U.S.-Venezuela relations remaining uncertain.