Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House
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In January 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Venezuela's interim government agreed to submit a monthly budget to the Trump administration. The U.S. would then release funds from an account generated by Venezuelan oil sales, initially managed by Qatar, to fund basic public services. The plan, revealed during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, faced scrutiny from Democrats who questioned the legality, transparency, and Qatar's role. Rubio assured senators of productive communication with Delcy Rodríguez's government, stating the U.S. did not expect to use military force. However, a written statement suggested potential force if cooperation regarding Venezuela's oil industry faltered. The plan emerged following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by American forces earlier in January.
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