President Donald Trump announced early Friday morning that he has cancelled a planned "second wave of attacks" against Venezuela. The decision comes as the interim government in Caracas begins releasing large numbers of political prisoners.
Trump took to Truth Social to praise the move as a "very important and smart gesture." He noted that the foreign nation is now actively seeking peace and cooperating with U.S. interests.
The President confirmed that the U.S. will continue to work closely with Venezuela to rebuild its energy sector. He plans to oversee a "much bigger, better, and more modern" restoration of their oil and gas infrastructure.
"Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks," Trump wrote. However, he clarified that all U.S. naval ships will stay in place for "safety and security purposes."
The announcement follows last week’s high-stakes military operation that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro. Maduro is currently in federal custody in New York facing narco-terrorism charges.
Trump is scheduled to meet with "BIG OIL" executives at the White House later today. He expects these American firms to invest at least $100 billion into the Venezuelan recovery effort.
As part of the new arrangement, Venezuela has committed to purchasing "ONLY American Made Products." This includes agricultural goods, medicines, and equipment to stabilize the country’s failing electric grid.
The President framed the commitment as a historic win for American industry. He stated that Venezuela has chosen the United States as its "principal partner" moving forward.
"A wise choice, and a very good thing for the people of Venezuela and the United States," Trump added. He emphasized that the deal would create massive opportunities for American farmers and manufacturers.
Despite the de-escalation, some tension remains on Capitol Hill regarding the President's authority. Five Republican senators recently joined Democrats in a symbolic vote to limit Trump’s ability to police the region.
The White House remains undeterred by the legislative pushback, citing the successful capture of Maduro as proof of the "Don-roe Doctrine." For now, the focus shifts to the multi-billion dollar economic rebuilding of the war-torn nation.