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Rodriguez: Operation on January 3rd Creates 'Unprecedented Stain' on Venezuela-US Relations

Published January 8, 2026, 05:15
Rodriguez: Operation on January 3rd Creates 'Unprecedented Stain' on Venezuela-US Relations

The interim president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, emphasized the deterioration of relations between her country and the United States following the recent US military operation. She described the situation as an “unprecedented stain” on the history of relations between the two countries. Despite the political tension, she noted that trade, particularly regarding oil, continues. President Trump stated that Venezuela will deliver 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the US, the revenues from which will be used to purchase American products. The US government describes the agreement as “historic”. Rodriguez called for international cooperation and stressed that Venezuela wants to develop economic, trade and energy relations with all countries. It is recalled that the US had imposed strict sanctions on Venezuelan oil, but is now considering lifting them selectively. The Venezuelan Interior Minister announced that the US operation resulted in 100 deaths and approximately 100 injuries. The death toll may rise.