U.S. Takes Venezuela’s Oil Amid Political Stalemate | Philadelphia News

The U.S. has seized majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves, a move sparked by the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro — but with Delcy Rodríguez still ruling, Venezuelans face ongoing poverty and blackouts without elections in sight. While some see it as a necessary step to break free from socialist stagnation, others call it a new form of U.S. colonialism. Social media erupts with memes mocking the irony: the U.S. took the oil, but left the old regime intact. Even Venezuela’s Socialist Party, once anti-American, now backs the deal — claiming it upholds national sovereignty. The future remains murky as the nation wrestles with this seismic shift in its most vital industry. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c49701d653dac674