Cyprus Times

Trump: Venezuela to 'Deliver' Up to 50 Million Barrels of Oil to US

Published January 7, 2026, 05:02
Trump: Venezuela to 'Deliver' Up to 50 Million Barrels of Oil to US

Donald Trump stated that Venezuela will “deliver” between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US, and that he will personally control the revenue from its sale. He added that the funds will be used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the US. Simultaneously, Venezuela has declared a seven-day national mourning period for the victims of the recent US military operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Reports indicate that the operation resulted in at least 55 deaths, including military personnel from Venezuela and Cuba, as well as an unknown number of civilians. Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, assured that the country is governed by its own government and not by foreign powers, responding to statements made by Trump.