Demonstrators protest against US strikes on Venezuela outside the Kennedy Center where House Republicans hold their annual issues conference retreat, in Washington, DC, January 6, 2026. [Tyrone Siu/Reuters]

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Trump praises tactically ‘brilliant’ operation against Nicolas Maduro

Published On 7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026

  • US President Trump has unveiled a plan under which Venezuela will turn over 30-50 million barrels of oil, to be sold by the US, days after it abducted the country’s President Nicolas Maduro.
  • Trump said proceeds from the sale of the oil will benefit the people of Venezuela and the US.