Trump Assures Progress in Venezuela, Highlights Arrival of Investments and Speaks of 'New Climate of Optimism'
U.S. President Donald Trump assured that his country maintains a 'great relationship' with Venezuela and affirmed that there is a cooperative link focused mainly on the oil sector, which he described as a kind of 'partnership' between the two nations. 'That's what we have, we have a great relationship,' Trump said when referring to Venezuela, while assuring that the flow of Venezuelan crude to the United States is significant. 'We have hundreds of millions of barrels of oil leaving Venezuela, going to Houston and different places to be refined,' he added.
TL;DR
- Trump states the U.S. has a "great relationship" and a "partnership" with Venezuela, mainly in the oil sector.
- Hundreds of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil are sent to the U.S. for refining.
- Trump perceives internal improvements in Venezuela, with "people being really happy" and a "spirit" not seen in 20 years.
- Foreign companies are investing in Venezuela, building platforms due to its substantial oil reserves.
- Trump commends his team for their "fantastic job" in managing these matters.