Venezuela open to oil deal, says Rodríguez, as Vance claims US ‘controls’ country’s resources

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesJanuary 8, 2026 at 05:35 AM
Venezuela open to oil deal, says Rodríguez, as Vance claims US ‘controls’ country’s resources

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Venezuela is open to a potential oil deal with the US, according to interim president Delcy Rodríguez, despite strained relations. This comes as the US, under Donald Trump's administration, asserts control over Venezuelan oil resources. JD Vance stated Venezuela can only sell oil if it benefits US interests. The US plans to manage Venezuelan crude sales, potentially influencing global oil prices. Trump announced a deal to access up to $2 billion of Venezuelan crude and declared that Venezuela will only buy US-made products with the profits. The US aims to control all oil transport in and out of Venezuela through approved channels, raising concerns about US influence over global oil supplies.

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