Trump Calls Off Second Attack on Venezuela

Summary

President Trump canceled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela, citing Venezuela's release of political prisoners and improved cooperation. He is meeting with oil executives at the White House to discuss more than $100 billion of investment to rebuild Venezuela's energy sector. Trump also plans to meet opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week. The developments suggest a potential thaw in U.S.-Venezuela relations with possible implications for Venezuela's oil sector.

• Trump cancels expected second wave of attacks on Venezuela.
• Venezuela released political prisoners, which Trump called a smart gesture.
• Trump meets oil executives at the White House to discuss $100B+ investment.
• The investment aims to boost Venezuela's energy sector and oil production.
• Trump wants U.S. international companies to enter Venezuela and pump oil.
• Trump will meet opposition leader Maria Corina Machado next week.
• Potential collaboration with interim government could affect Venezuela's oil sector.