US involvement in Venezuela could last years, Trump says

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 8, 2026 at 02:26 PM

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Following a US raid that ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Trump indicated that US involvement in Venezuela could last for years. In an interview with the New York Times, Trump stated that the US would "oversee" the country, but did not specify when or if elections would be held. He also said the US would control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely" and would be "taking oil" from the country, with the interim government using proceeds to buy US goods. Trump acknowledged Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's interim leader, stating she is in constant communication with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and is cooperating with US demands. Despite expectations of opposition leaders returning, Trump dismissed María Corina Machado's leadership potential.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Edmundo González 30% Caracas 30% Chris Wright 40% Marco Rubio 40% María Corina Machado ×360% New York Times (NYT) ×470% Delcy Rodríguez ×470% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×580% United States ×780% Donald Trump ×990% Venezuela ×1390%

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venezuela 100% us involvement 90% nicolás maduro 80% oil sales 70% delcy rodríguez 70% interim government 70% maría corina machado 60% us sanctions 60% oil production 50% us-made goods 50%