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How does the U.S. plan to run Venezuela?

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The US plans to temporarily govern Venezuela, focusing on restoring its oil industry with major American investment and oversight. Trump states US officials will manage the country until a proper transition, leveraging Venezuela's vast oil reserves. The administration emphasizes rebuilding oil infrastructure, using profits locally, and promises eventual elections, though critics question the legality, motivations, and long-term strategy of US involvement.

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Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela

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  • Trump says U.S. is 'in charge' of Venezuela after Rodriguez sworn in 14s
  • Trump demands access to Venezuela's oil or warns of severe consequences 26s
  • Democrats question legality and motives of U.S. intervention in Venezuela 1m 35s
  • Senate Minority Leader Schumer seeks vote on military action approval 2m 12s
  • Trump hints at possible U.S. actions in Cuba and Colombia 2m 31s

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Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela

Trump declared, 'We're going to run everything. We're going to run it, fix it. We'll have elections at the right time.'

With Maduro in a New York prison, who will govern Venezuela now?
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France 24
2 days ago
With Maduro in a New York prison, who will govern Venezuela now?

Trump openly discussed plans to send US oil companies to access Venezuela's reserves, describing this as a transitional phase toward a more democratic regime.

Breaking down Trump’s plan for Venezuela’s oil
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CBC News
2 days ago
Breaking down Trump’s plan for Venezuela’s oil

The Trump plan proposes America running Venezuela and its oil industry, with U.S. oil companies investing billions and profits used locally, at no cost to America.

U.S justifies Venezuela operation to capture Nicolás Maduro
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CBC News
2 days ago
U.S justifies Venezuela operation to capture Nicolás Maduro

President Trump stated the U.S. would run Venezuela until a proper transition and is open to deploying troops if necessary.

What comes next in Venezuela?
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CBS News
2 days ago
What comes next in Venezuela?

President Trump has pledged the US will oversee Venezuela for an unspecified period, leaving questions about future military involvement.

Trump says U.S will ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduro seized
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Trump says U.S will ‘run’ Venezuela after Maduro seized

Trump announced that U.S. officials would temporarily run Venezuela's government, promising it would be managed judiciously and fairly, with money given to the people.

Trump's plan for Venezuela's oil industry
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Bloomberg
3 days ago
Trump's plan for Venezuela's oil industry

Trump stated, 'We are going to run the country until such time as a proper transition can take place.'

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