Steps the US will take in Venezuela emerge: A 3-stage plan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made statements to journalists on Capitol Hill. Rubio announced a three-stage US plan for Venezuela following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the US. announced. Rubio stated that the first stage involves 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oilbeing purchased by the US sideand sold at "market prices," adding, "This money will be managed in a way that benefits the people of Venezuela, not for corruption."he said.

Explaining that in the second stage, the Venezuelan economy will be openedtoWestern companies, Rubio stated that they will ensure fair access to the Venezuelan market for US, Western, and other companies. Rubio also noted that in the second stage, dissidents will be granted amnesty. He announced that a national reconciliationprocess that allows them to returnto the country freelywould be initiated.Rubiostated that Venezuelans

would no longer be able tosell their oil.transporting and generating revenue and economic collapseand that they have understood that the only way to prevent it is to cooperate with the US." He noted that US senators are acting in a "naturalmanner regarding VenezuelaResponding tothe criticismsbefore him, Rubio stated that unless the US permits it,Venezuelawill no longer be able to transport oil and generate revenue, and that this provides the US with "tremendous leverage" and "control"overVenezuela.

Stating that the US has repeatedly attempted to reach a conclusion to capture Maduro without intervening in Venezuela,Rubioremarked,"Unfortunately, these have failed." Rubio also emphasized that the President has the right to take actionin the eventof a threat to the US.

Rubio said,"Transiwhat he calls the third stage, he did not provide information, saying, "In the coming days we will have more details, but regarding this matter we are moving in a very positive way, Ithinkwe are considering," he said."Venezuela will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the US."

US PresidentDonald Trump,in his

statement,saidthatThe statement announced that theinterim administration in Venezuelawould transfer 30 to 50 million barrels of high-qualityoil under sanctions to the US.Stating that this oilwould be sold at market price,Trump said, "As President of the United States, the revenue generated will be under my control to ensure it is used for the benefit of both the people of Venezuela and the United States."he used the expressions.was initiated.

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