Secretary of State Marco Rubio details how the Trump administration will control Venezuela’s oil money

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 28, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 28, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/28/rubio-trump-administration-venezuela/

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration soon will allow Venezuela to sell oil now subject to U.S. sanctions, with the revenue initially dedicated to basic government services such as policing and health care and subject to Washington’s oversight, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday. The Uni...