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Trump Unveils Three-Phase Plan to Stabilize Venezuela

1/9/2026

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Trump's Venezuela Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump outlined a three-phase plan for Venezuela after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed stabilizing the country and oil revenues, with plans to sell 30–50 million barrels.
The plan uses oil proceeds to help ordinary Venezuelans and curb corruption.
The U.S. military has intensified efforts and seized tankers, while critics including Democrats raise concerns about implications and Maduro's former officials.

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Rubio's Greenland Diplomacy

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to meet with Danish leaders amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s Greenland push.
European allies, including France and Germany, coordinate a response because they fear a NATO destabilization from a U.S. takeover.
Danish officials say Greenland is not for sale and seek urgent discussions to clarify the situation.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged a united European approach as leaders express alarm.

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Trump's Venezuela Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump outlined a three-phase plan for Venezuela after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed stabilizing the country and oil revenues, with plans to sell 30–50 million barrels.
The plan uses oil proceeds to help ordinary Venezuelans and curb corruption.
The U.S. military has intensified efforts and seized tankers, while critics including Democrats raise concerns about implications and Maduro's former officials.

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