The US is prepared to administer Venezuela until a "safe" transition of power in that country, US President Donald Trump said at a press conference on January 3 after the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Trump announced the US's intention to control Venezuela until power is transferred

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Following the US military operation in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, there are two possible scenarios for the country's oil industry, Jorge Leon, head of geopolitical analysis at consulting firm Rystad Energy, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-01-03/explosions-in-venezuela?srnd=homepage-americas">told</a> Bloomberg.