The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Thursday on his social network Truth Social that the relations between Washington and Venezuela have been "extraordinary," and he asserted that "oil is starting to flow" between the two countries, marking a remarkable shift in energy and diplomatic policy with the South American nation.
In his message, Trump celebrated what he describes as a breakthrough in bilateral cooperation, pointing out that the flow of Venezuelan oil is starting to generate "large amounts of money, not seen in many years," and emphasized that these sums "will greatly help the people of Venezuela."
"The relationship between Venezuela and the United States has been, to put it mildly, extraordinary!" the leader expressed. "We are working very well with President Delcy Rodríguez and her representatives. Oil is starting to flow..."
Trump also highlighted the work of his team and emphasized that figures like Marco Rubio and other representatives are doing "a fantastic job," although he warned that such efforts only represent the formal position of the United States government and that no one should act on behalf of the country without the approval of the State Department.
In this regard, he referred to an article from The Wall Street Journal about an individual named Harry Sargeant III (an energy mogul), and clarified that this person "has no authority, in any way, to act on behalf of the United States of America, nor does anyone else who has not been approved by the State Department."
The statements come amid a profound reconfiguration of relations between the United States and Venezuela, characterized by a strong U.S. interest in Venezuelan oil resources following years of sanctions that have diminished the Caribbean nation's export capacity.
Images posted on the social network X show the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Christopher Wright, alongside interim president Delcy Rodríguez, touring joint exploration and production facilities of Chevron and PDVSA in Venezuela, indicating a cooperation in the energy sector.
Wright arrived in Caracas on Wednesday, on a visit deemed strategic to advance plans for revitalizing the oil industry in that Caribbean country under President Trump's vision.
Hours later, he was received by Rodríguez in the presidential office of the Miraflores Palace.
Official accounts of Chavismo indicated that the purpose of the meeting was to review an energy agenda "beneficial for both nations," within the framework of Venezuela's energy sovereignty and historical bilateral relations.
The presence of high-ranking American representatives in Caracas is part of a rapprochement strategy that considers not only trade exchanges but also the revitalization of Venezuela's oil industry, severely impacted by years of sanctions, mismanagement, and a lack of foreign investment.
In Caracas, Secretary Wright has indicated that the embargo on Venezuelan oil "has essentially ended," following a meeting with Rodríguez to discuss legal reforms aimed at attracting investments and producing energy together.
The energy exchange between Washington and Caracas represents a significant shift in hemispheric policy, especially following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro in January, an event that marked a turning point in the relationship between the two countries and opened the door to a new phase that combines political pressure with economic interests related to oil.
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