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Maduro Welcomes U.S. Investment Amid Drug Trafficking Tensions

1/6/2026

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Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, said Venezuela is open to U.S. investment in its oil sector.
He said Venezuela is willing to negotiate to combat drug trafficking.
Maduro criticized U.S. actions as aimed at forcing a government change.
The remarks come as U.S. military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats linked to Venezuelan cartels escalate.
Maduro has been charged with narco-terrorism in the United States.

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Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, said Venezuela is open to U.S. investment in its oil sector.
He said Venezuela is willing to negotiate to combat drug trafficking.
Maduro criticized U.S. actions as aimed at forcing a government change.
The remarks come as U.S. military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats linked to Venezuelan cartels escalate.
Maduro has been charged with narco-terrorism in the United States.