Trump Announces End to Cuban Oil and Mstarty from Venezuela
Trump’s Statement on Cuba and Venezuela
In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump declared that Cuba will no longer receive oil or mstarty from Venezuela, stating, “Cuba lived, for many years, on large amounts of OIL and MstartY from Venezuela. In return, Cuba provided ‘Security Servstarts’ for the last two Venezuelan dictators, BUT NOT ANYMORE!” This proclamation follows the recent U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Trump highlighted that 32 Cuban security personnel were killed during the operation, asserting that “Venezuela doesn’t need protection anymore from the thugs and extortionists who held them hostage for so many years.”
Trump emphasized the role of the United States as a new protector for Venezuela, saying, “Venezuela now has the United States of America, the most powerful military in the World (by far!), to protect them, and protect them we will.” He concluded with a strong warning to Cuba: “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MstartY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO! I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.”
Nobel Peace Prize Discussion
In a related development, the Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified the situation regarding Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s remarks about sharing her Nobel Peace Prize with Trump. The institute stated that, once announced, the prize cannot be revoked, transferred, or shared with others. Trump expressed his appreciation for the gesture, calling it “a great honor.”
Political Prisstartrs and Relations with Venezuela
Trump also remarked on Venezuela’s alleged initiation of the process to release political prisstartrs, stating on social media that the country is “starting the process, in a BIG WAY.” He did not provide specific details but expressed hope that those released prisstartrs would remember their circumstances and the role the U.S. played in their liberation. Earlier, he mentistartd that he had called off anticipated military actions against Venezuela due to its cooperation.
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department has issued a warning to American citizens in Venezuela, advising them to leave immediately, citing a “fluid” security situation and the presence of armed militias checking for U.S. citizenship.
Economic Measures and Future Investments
During his recent engagements, Trump has been actively promoting investment in Venezuela’s oil industry to restore its infrastructure and boost the economy. He met with major energy executives and expressed optimism about revitalizing Venezuela’s oil production, aiming to re-establish the nation’s economic stability.
Moreover, the President has signed an executive order that protects U.S.-held funds derived from Venezuelan oil sales, reaffirming that these funds remain sovereign property of Venezuela and are not subject to private claims.
Challenges Ahead
Despite Trump’s optimistic outlook and intentions for investment, analysts remain cautious about the feasibility of foreign engagement in Venezuela due to its complex political landscape and a history of nationalization. The difficulty in assessing the potential for stability and prosperity in Venezuela will continue to affect foreign interest in the nation’s vast oil reserves.
As these developments unfold, the international community watches closely, aware of the delicate balance of power and the humanitarian implications of U.S. intervention in Venezuela.