Donald Trump signs order to ‘protect’ Venezuelan oil revenue, says seizure could undermine US efforts in country

United States President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order which claims to “protect” Venezuelan oil revenue from being seized for judicial proceedings, AP reported. The order, made public on 9 January, states that the funds being seized for judicial proceedings could “undermine critical US efforts to ensure economic and political stability in Venezuela”,…

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US must control Venezuela’s oil sales indefinitely to rebuild economy, energy secretary says

The US needs to control Venezuela’s oil sales and revenue indefinitely to stabilize that country’s economy and rebuild its oil sector, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday. The comments reflect the importance of crude oil to President Donald Trump’s strategy in Venezuela after US forces ousted the country’s leader, Nicolas Maduro, in a raid…

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

The White House’s plans for Venezuela may put Stephen Miller in a pivotal role, with US President Donald Trump reportedly considering appointing the hardline, anti-immigration deputy chief of staff to take charge of the country’s future. According to a report by The Washington Post, citing source, Trump is “weighing” the move in the coming months….

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