Former President Trump asserts the United States has successfully taken control of Venezuela following recently established petroleum agreements. He claims these deals, alongside actions regarding Iranian strategic points, have neutralized threats and secured vital infrastructure. Trump’s statement suggests a significant shift in US influence over Venezuelan resources. Details regarding the specifics of these "new agreements" remain undisclosed. The announcement was made via a post on EL NACIONAL, a news outlet. The claims mark a potentially controversial assertion regarding US foreign policy in the region, raising questions about sovereignty and international relations. The extent of US control and the impacts on Venezuela’s economy are yet to be fully determined.