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Venezuela's Budget Plan: U.S. Aid Amid Ongoing Sanctions

1/29/2026

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Venezuela's interim government will submit a monthly budget to the Trump administration, with funds from an oil-sales account initially managed by Qatar.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described it as a temporary fix for Venezuela's fiscal crisis.
Democrats questioned its legality and transparency.
Rubio assured that the United States does not intend to use military force.
The arrangement aims to stabilize Venezuela's economy and public services amid ongoing sanctions.

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Venezuela's interim government will submit a monthly budget to the Trump administration, with funds from an oil-sales account initially managed by Qatar.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described it as a temporary fix for Venezuela's fiscal crisis.
Democrats questioned its legality and transparency.
Rubio assured that the United States does not intend to use military force.
The arrangement aims to stabilize Venezuela's economy and public services amid ongoing sanctions.