Trump allows Chevron to resume oil operations in Venezuela
Briefly

The Trump administration reinstated a license for Chevron to resume oil operations in Venezuela, reversing a previous cancellation based on the legitimacy of President Nicolás Maduro. This decision coincides with a broader shift in policy reflecting an 'America First' agenda, as evidenced by the return of 252 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador in exchange for U.S. nationals held in Venezuela. Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed U.S. officials to refrain from commenting on the legitimacy of foreign electoral processes, emphasizing strategic U.S. interests in foreign partnerships while upholding American values.
The Trump administration reissued a license to Chevron, allowing oil production and exports from Venezuela, despite past cancellations linked to Maduro's legitimacy as President.
The administration's decision on Chevron follows the return of 252 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador in exchange for the release of 10 U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio communicated a shift in U.S. foreign election commentary, urging a focus on strategic interests rather than on the electoral processes of other nations.
Rubio referenced Trump's vision for foreign relations, emphasizing partnerships based on U.S. interests while maintaining American democratic values.
Read at The Washington Post
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