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US control of Venezuelan oil revenues

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2026-07-28 19:41 UTC → 2026-07-29 05:17 UTC · added removed

Since the January 2026 U.S. military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro and installed Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader, the United States has maintained control of Venezuela’s oil sector. Initial reports indicated roughly $13 billion in oil sales, of which about $6 billion had been returned to the Venezuelan treasury, leaving the destination of the remaining funds unclear. In July 2026, President Donald Trump cited data from the shipping‑tracker firm Kpler, stating that shipments valued at $11.5 billion—and over $13 billion when all grades are included—had been generated for the United States. The revenue is held in a U.S. Treasury custodial mechanism intended to protect Venezuela’s assets during reconstruction. Transparency remains limited; limited. Venezuela’s monitoring website records recorded only a single $300 million transaction in March. March, while State Department officials later said roughly $3 billion had been transferred to the interim government, with plans for quarterly reporting. Congressional Democrats have criticised the lack of detailed accounting, noting the administration controls billions without clear accountability. President Trump has avoided specific answers about the allocation of the remaining funds, suggesting some could be used to support the Venezuelan armed forces pending congressional approval. The U.S. Energy Department claims maintains the funds will be used in the interest of both Americans and Venezuelans, while Trump asserted the oil income repaid the cost of the military operation twenty‑eightfold. Congressional oversight continues bodies continue to demand a full accounting of the proceeds. accounting.

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  1. 2026-07-29 05:17 UTC US control of Venezuelan oil revenues
  2. 2026-07-28 19:41 UTC US control of Venezuelan oil revenues

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