ALBAWABA - On Friday, President Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned second military strike against Venezuela. He cited what he called constructive actions by the Caracas government, including the release of numerous political prisoners.
The decision, Trump explained, came after a review of recent events and discussions with key stakeholders. This followed an earlier U.S. military escalation in Venezuela, which led to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Addressing reporters, Trump stated that the Venezuelan government's moves indicated a desire to de-escalate the situation. He characterized the release of political prisoners as a "positive indicator" and proof of a willingness to pursue peace.
According to Reuters, the US president stressed Washington's ongoing involvement, keeping a close watch on the evolving situation. He further stated that any future actions by the US would depend on sustained cooperation and a commitment to de-escalating tensions.
Trump also connected the situation in Venezuela to wider economic opportunities, citing plans by major international oil companies to invest a minimum of $100 billion. He mentioned a scheduled meeting with executives from those companies later that Friday at the White House.
