Trump warns Venezuela of 'second wave' strikes, demands 'total access' to resources
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Firstpost•05-01-2026, 09:09
Trump warns Venezuela of 'second wave' strikes, demands 'total access' to resources
- •Donald Trump threatened Venezuela with a "second wave" of strikes if the country "does not behave" and fails to comply with US demands.
- •Trump asserted the US is "in charge" of Venezuela after recent strikes and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, aiming to "get Venezuela fixed."
- •He demanded "total access" to Venezuela's vast energy reserves, particularly oil, to facilitate US investment and rebuild infrastructure.
- •Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez invited the US for cooperation and dialogue, emphasizing peace, sovereignty, and respectful international relations.
- •Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino López condemned US "imperial aggression" and reported casualties, while urging citizens to resume normal life.
Why It Matters: Trump issues stern warning to Venezuela, demanding resource access; Venezuela seeks dialogue amidst tensions.
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