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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, […]

White House: Venezuela oil deal will secure U.S. energy dominance for a century

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — The White House said Monday that the oil agreement reached with Venezuela will allow the United States to secure its “energy dominance for the next century” at no cost to American taxpayers. “This deal secures our energy dominance for the next century, all at zero cost to the United States,” President […]