Trump says Venezuela not ready for elections but has made 'many progresses'
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- Donald Trump stated that Venezuela is not yet ready for elections but has made significant progress.
- He praised Delcy Rodríguez's provisional leadership, noting improvements in oil production.
- Trump suggested Venezuela could serve as a model for Cuba, while also mentioning his past idea of Venezuela becoming the 51st U.S. state.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Venezuela is not yet prepared for elections but has achieved "many progresses." He specifically commended the provisional leadership of Delcy Rodríguez, highlighting advancements in the country's oil output.
Regarding elections in Venezuela, they are not ready for them yet, but, wow, there have been many progresses.
"Regarding elections in Venezuela, they are not ready for them yet, but, wow, there have been many progresses," Trump told reporters. He added, "Delcy has been doing a fantastic job." Trump pointed to the current oil production from Venezuela, even before major international companies fully re-engage, as a sign of positive momentum. "The amount of oil that is coming out of Venezuela right now, even before all the big companies are getting ready to go there," he commented, calling it "very fertile territory."
Delcy has been doing a fantastic job.
Trump's administration has expressed satisfaction with Venezuela's cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. This collaboration is viewed as significant amid global energy market fluctuations. The U.S. president readily approved the lifting of sanctions once the new Venezuelan government agreed to meet certain conditions set by Washington.
The amount of oil that is coming out of Venezuela right now, even before all the big companies are getting ready to go there. It is very fertile territory.
Furthermore, Trump presented Venezuela as an "example" for Cuba, a nation he frequently criticizes and sanctions. He also alluded to his past public suggestions, made via his Truth Social platform, about Venezuela potentially becoming the 51st U.S. state. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan opposition continues to denounce the ongoing imprisonment of hundreds of individuals and maintains that key government figures remain on U.S. Department of Justice most-wanted lists.
You know, I am very popular in Venezuela because we are bringing back a tremendous economy to the country.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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