Washington, January 9:
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has cancelled a previously planned second wave of military attacks against Venezuela, citing improved cooperation from the interim Venezuelan government as the reason behind the decision. Trump highlighted that Caracas has taken steps that the United States views as positive, including the release of political prisoners as a “gesture to seek peace,” and expressed that the two nations are now “working well together,” especially on efforts to rebuild Venezuela’s oil and gas infrastructure.
Trump made the announcement in a statement and on his social media platform Truth Social, saying that because of the cooperation, further offensive operations are no longer expected — though U.S. military units and naval assets will remain in the region for safety and security purposes. He also noted plans for significant economic engagement, including potential $100 billion investment by major oil companies in Venezuela’s energy sector, and highlighted forthcoming meetings with U.S. oil executives. The move follows earlier U.S. military action in Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife on charges brought in the U.S. amid wider tensions between Washington and Caracas.
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