U.S. Diplomatic Engagements with Venezuela Post-Maduro
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported positive interactions with Venezuela following the capture of former leader Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. military. President Donald Trump hosted leading oil executives at the White House to discuss the situation in Venezuela, indicating a strategic focus on the region's resources.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 10-01-2026 04:48 IST | Created: 10-01-2026 04:48 IST
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced on Friday that Washington's recent engagements with Venezuela have been extremely positive. This follows the U.S. military's capture of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro during a raid last weekend.
On the same day, President Donald Trump met with top executives from some of the world's largest oil companies at the White House. The discussions centered around the evolving situation in Venezuela.
These meetings signal a significant U.S. interest in Venezuelan affairs, particularly with regard to its rich oil resources, marking a new chapter in U.S.-Venezuelan relations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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