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Trump defends military intervention in Venezuela and oil deal at UN: “to the victor belong the spoils”

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — U.S. President Donald Trump defended the January military operation against Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated the recent energy agreement with Caracas, declaring before the international body that “to the victor belong the spoils.” During his address at the UN headquarters, […]

How the U.S. press covered the oil deal between Trump and Delcy Rodríguez

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal On August 28, Donald Trump announced on social media what he called “the biggest oil deal in world history.” The United States secured majority control over one-fifth of Venezuela’s proven crude oil reserves, in an operation covering some 65 billion barrels of oil. The announcement came as the U.S. military operation against […]