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11-01-2026
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned that Venezuela will 'implode' if the US takes control of the country for years, as suggested by President Trump. Petro's comments came after Trump stated that US oversight of Venezuela would last 'much longer' than a year. The US plans to take control of selling Venezuela's oil and is pushing American companies to invest in rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure. Petro was also critical of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, whom Trump plans to meet with next week. The article highlights the escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela, as well as the complexities of the Venezuelan opposition.
Entities: Gustavo Petro, Venezuela, United States, Donald Trump, María Corina Machado • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-01-2026
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has stated that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be revoked, transferred, or shared with others once it is announced, contradicting Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's suggestion that she would like to give her recent award to President Trump. Machado had indicated that she would like to share the prize with Trump due to his role in the US operation to capture Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Trump has expressed interest in meeting with Machado, who is expected to visit Washington next week. However, Trump has backed a different candidate, acting President Delcy Rodríguez, to govern Venezuela after Maduro's capture, despite Machado's claims that she and her coalition are ready to serve the Venezuelan people.
Entities: María Corina Machado, Donald Trump, Nobel Peace Prize, Norwegian Nobel Institute, Nicolás Maduro • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-01-2026
The article discusses President Trump's claims that Venezuela stole American oil and assets. According to Trump, Venezuela unilaterally seized and sold American oil, costing the US billions of dollars. However, experts argue that the oil itself was never 'American oil' as it belonged to the Venezuelan government. US oil companies had contractual agreements with Venezuela to extract, process, and transport its oil, but Venezuela nationalized its energy sector in 2007, confiscating production assets from Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips. The article highlights the complex history of Venezuela's oil industry, including nationalization, corruption, and lawsuits. The US is now considering exporting oil from Venezuela, with revenue used to benefit the Venezuelan people.
Entities: Venezuela, United States, Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump, Hugo Chávez • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-01-2026
The article discusses the aftermath of Nicolás Maduro's ouster from Venezuela, with citizens reacting with a mix of relief, shock, and uncertainty. While some Venezuelans are hopeful that the US intervention will bring positive change, others are fearful of the potential consequences, including the possibility of chaos and the continued presence of Maduro's cronies in power. The article highlights the complex emotions and concerns of ordinary Venezuelans, including a professor, a university student, and a business entrepreneur, who share their perspectives on the situation.
Entities: Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, United States, New York, Caracas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
11-01-2026
The Norwegian Nobel Institute has rejected Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's suggestion that she might share her Nobel Peace Prize with President Donald Trump. Machado had floated the idea during an appearance on Fox News' 'Hannity' earlier this week, stating that she would 'love to be able to personally tell him that we believe... the Venezuelan people... want to give it to him and share it with him.' The Nobel Institute shut down the idea, stating that 'once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others.' Trump had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, and Machado dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, saying he deserved it for his actions. Trump expressed willingness to accept the prize if offered.
Entities: María Corina Machado, Donald Trump, Norwegian Nobel Institute, Nobel Peace Prize, Venezuela • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
