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The article discusses the potential rise of Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's leader, supported by US and international oil interests who see her as a stabilizing figure capable of reviving Venezuela's oil industry amidst ongoing sanctions and political turmoil, with the US endorsing her to lead the country temporarily.
In an interview, Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses U.S. policy towards Venezuela, emphasizing ongoing sanctions, military deterrence, and efforts to support a transition to democracy, while clarifying that there are no plans for U.S. military occupation.
The U.S. launched military strikes on Venezuelan military and port sites amid escalating tensions with Maduro's regime, which the Venezuelan government condemns as aggression. The strikes follow increased U.S. military buildup and threats of land-based operations, with regional and international reactions including Cuba's condemnation and calls for UN intervention.
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned four companies and four oil tankers involved in Venezuela's oil sector, aiming to cut off financial resources to Maduro's regime and prevent sanctions evasion through a shadow fleet, as part of ongoing efforts to pressure the Venezuelan government.
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned family members and associates of the Maduro regime in Venezuela, targeting individuals linked to corruption and narco-activities to weaken Maduro's illegitimate government and prevent drug trafficking. These sanctions block property and interests in the U.S. and prohibit transactions with the designated persons, aiming to promote positive behavioral change in the regime.
The U.S. is escalating its pressure on Venezuela by preparing to seize more oil tankers and potentially conducting land strikes, aiming to weaken Maduro's regime amid ongoing sanctions and military actions.
The US has increased naval forces in the Caribbean, prompting questions about whether the move is primarily to combat drug trafficking or to pressure the Maduro government in Venezuela, with experts suggesting it may be a show of force aimed at regime change rather than solely fighting drugs.
A bipartisan group of senators, led by Ben Cardin, Marco Rubio, Dick Durbin, and Bill Cassidy, issued a joint statement condemning the Maduro regime in Venezuela for arresting democratic opposition leader Roberto Abdul and issuing arrest warrants against other senior members of the opposition. The senators expressed concern over the regime's violation of the Barbados Agreement and its failure to uphold commitments to free and fair elections in 2024. They called for a strong response from the US and its democratic partners, including the use of diplomatic tools and selective sanctions.