The American president Donald Trump stated this Friday that Venezuelans are happy following the capture of Maduro and his pressures on chavismo.
"Some would say that what we have done is a miracle. And Venezuela is happy; I believe everyone will be happy," the president told Fox News.
Also on Friday, Trump stated that Delcy Rodríguez, the interim leader of Venezuela, "seems to be an ally" of the United States and believes that "she will continue to be," while emphasizing that he does not want the presence of Russia or China in the South American country.
Trump met during the day with representatives from major oil companies around the world, as part of the Republican administration's efforts to rebuild the Venezuelan oil industry, ensure its security, and reduce crude prices for the United States.
The president emphasized that the administration is working closely with Venezuelan authorities to facilitate investments of at least $100 billion in energy infrastructure and to coordinate the sale and refining of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil, with revenues under U.S. supervision.
Trump also assured oil executives of security guarantees to operate in Venezuelan territory, highlighting the role of Venezuelan workers given the high unemployment rates and their experience in the sector.
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