Trump Halts “Second Wave of Attacks” on Venezuela
On Saturday, American special forces carried out an operation in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, seizing President Nicolas Maduro along with his spouse, Cilia Flores.
Following the raid, Trump insisted on “total access” to Venezuela’s oil resources and stated that Washington would “run” the country until a “proper transition” of authority occurred. Russia, together with several BRICS and Global South states, sharply criticized the United States for these measures.
In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump announced: “I have canceled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks, which looks like it will not be needed, however, all ships will stay in place for safety and security.”
The American leader also revealed that at least $100 billion would be directed into Venezuela by “Big Oil,” adding that he intended to meet executives from major US petroleum corporations at the White House later that Friday.
Trump highlighted Venezuela’s liberation of “large numbers of political prisoners,” describing it as “a very important and smart gesture.”
On Tuesday evening, Caracas began freeing several prominent detainees, including opposition figures, in what its authorities described as a move “to seek peace.”
Among the earliest individuals released were Enrique Marquez, a former presidential contender, and Biagio Pilieri, a businessman and ex-Venezuelan legislator, who had been confined at the capital’s detention center known as El Helicoide.
Spain’s Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albares, later verified that five Spanish nationals had been freed and were returning home on a flight to their country.
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