Story perspectives

Trump's Venezuela Oversight Plan: Years of U.S. Control Ahead

1/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said oversight of Venezuela could last years after Nicolás Maduro's capture.
The United States plans to manage Venezuelan oil sales to lower global prices and provide funds to Venezuela.
Trump noted cooperation with interim President Delcy Rodríguez, despite prior support for opposition leader María Corina Machado.
The U.S. Senate voted to restrict Trump's military actions in Venezuela, amid the seizure of oil tankers linked to Venezuela.

History

Historical Context

The 2019 Venezuelan presidential crisis began when the National Assembly declared Juan Guaidó interim president on January 23, challenging Nicolás Maduro's regime, which had been criticized for electoral fraud and human rights abuses. The U.S. imposed sanctions, leading to a 60% drop in oil production, exacerbating Venezuela's economic collapse and prompting international scrutiny of its governance.

1 of 2

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said oversight of Venezuela could last years after Nicolás Maduro's capture.
The United States plans to manage Venezuelan oil sales to lower global prices and provide funds to Venezuela.
Trump noted cooperation with interim President Delcy Rodríguez, despite prior support for opposition leader María Corina Machado.
The U.S. Senate voted to restrict Trump's military actions in Venezuela, amid the seizure of oil tankers linked to Venezuela.

1 / 2