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flag Trump visits Venezuela, restarts oil exports under U.S. control post-Maduro capture.

flag President Donald Trump announced plans to visit Venezuela, marking the first such trip by a sitting U.S. president since 1997, following the January 3 U.S.-led operation that captured former President Nicolás Maduro. flag Trump cited a "very good" relationship with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, whom the U.S. recognizes as acting president, and confirmed cooperation on restarting Venezuela’s oil sector. flag The administration has eased sanctions, authorized major oil companies to operate under U.S. oversight, and redirected oil revenues to a U.S. Treasury account. flag While crude production is resuming and $1 billion in sales have been recorded, the U.S. maintains control over proceeds until a new government is established. flag The move has drawn criticism from UN experts and legal scholars who say it violates international law and undermines Venezuela’s sovereignty.

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