Trump secures Venezuelan oil through emergency order after Maduro's arrest
In a strategic move aimed at reshaping the economic and political landscape of South America, US President Donald Trump Venezuelan oil revenues held in US financial institutions. This decisive action follows dramatic developments in Caracas, culminating in the arrest and transfer of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the United States.
The White House explained in an official statement that this executive order, which was signed on Friday, directly contributes to "strengthening the goals of American foreign policy" and ensuring that these riches are not wasted during the sensitive transitional phase the country is going through.
The importance of Venezuela's oil reserves
Venezuela has long been a focus of global powers due to its possession of the world's largest proven oil reserves, a factor that has made it a focal point of geopolitical conflicts for decades. The US president has made it clear that exploiting these vast reserves and bringing them back to serve the global economy and the US market was a key strategic objective behind the recent actions that led to the overthrow of the Maduro regime.
Through this decision, the US administration seeks to seize the frozen assets and revenues of the Venezuelan national oil company (PDVSA) and its branches in the United States, to ensure that they are used to rebuild the collapsed Venezuelan economy under direct US supervision, rather than leaving them vulnerable to looting or chaos.
The future of diplomatic relations and the Caracas talks
In parallel with the economic measures, the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, intense diplomatic activity. The interim government is holding formal talks with high-level US envoys to discuss ways to restore full diplomatic relations between the two countries. These talks come just days after the US military and security operation that resulted in Maduro's arrest.
The repercussions of US control over the Venezuelan scene
These moves represent a radical shift in the balance of power in the Western Hemisphere. Venezuela's announcement of the start of talks with American diplomats is a strong indication of the beginning of a new phase of close cooperation.
This trend was reinforced by recent statements by President Donald Trump, in which he asserted that he is "managing" the situation in this South American country, indicating Washington's intention to play the role of guardian and direct supervisor of the political and economic transition process, to ensure the flow of oil and the stability of global markets, and to end years of isolation and sanctions that have burdened the Venezuelan people.
