U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has flatly denied that Washington is trying to seize Venezuelan oil, countering accusations that the Trump administration’s energy deal with the country’s interim leaders amounts to a “heavy‑handed” takeover. Speaking to CNBC, Wright insisted the agreement is a “transformation” of U.S.–Venezuela relations rather than an attempt to violate the Venezuelan constitution. The comment comes amid mounting criticism from Venezuelan officials and observers who view the deal as an infringement on the nation’s sovereignty. The U.S. administration maintains the partnership aims to secure energy supplies while supporting a political transition in Caracas.
Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeks to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is ‘transformation’ of relationsThe US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has denied Washington is seeking to commandeer huge quantities of Venezuelan oil, amid growing criticism of Donald Trump’s energy deal with the country’s interim leaders.“Absolutely not,” Wright replied when asked by a CNBC journalist if the US was engaged in a “heavy-handed” attempt to “take” Venezuelan oil in violation of the South American country’s constitution. Continue reading...
