By: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 9 JAN 2026
President Donald J. Trump reiterated that the relationship with Venezuela is grounded in pressure and coercion. Although the Venezuelan government has made strides to release individuals detained for political reasons in 2025, Trump attributes these actions to the military offensive on January 3, suggesting that the threat of further military action was the catalyst for this cooperation. The cancellation of a “second wave of attacks” is thus framed as a direct result of a scheme of blackmail and extortion, while the presence of U.S. naval forces serves as a constant reminder of military pressure.
Trump Announces Meeting with Major Oil Companies
In a subsequent segment of his social media message, the president announced that he will meet today at the White House with leading U.S. oil companies. According to his statements, these corporations plan to invest at least 100 billion dollars in the reconstruction and modernization of Venezuela’s oil and gas infrastructure, within the framework of cooperation conditioned by Washington.