Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in front of his supporters in Caracas after his party’s victory in legislative and regional elections. May 25, 2025.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said in a televised interview broadcast on Thursday that he is “ready” to discuss drug control, oil, and economic agreements with Washington, amid a crisis with the United States, which is pressuring his country by deploying warships in the Caribbean region.
Maduro told the “VTV” television channel: “The U.S. government knows this, because we have told it to many of its spokespeople: if they want to discuss a serious agreement to combat drug trafficking, we are ready. And if they want oil from Venezuela, Venezuela is ready for American investments, as is the case with Chevron, whenever, wherever, and however they want.”
Venezuela
Venezuela is a South American country known for its diverse natural landscapes, including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and Angel Falls, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall. Historically, it was a Spanish colony until the early 19th century, playing a key role in Simón Bolívar’s independence movement, and its modern history has been heavily shaped by its vast petroleum reserves.
Caracas
Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela, founded in 1567 by Spanish conquistador Diego de Losada. It grew as a colonial administrative center and later became a pivotal site for the South American independence movement, being the birthplace of Simón Bolívar. Today, it is a major metropolitan and cultural hub situated within a valley of the Venezuelan coastal mountain range.
United States
The United States is a federal republic founded in 1776 after declaring independence from Great Britain, establishing itself through a revolutionary war and the ratification of a constitution that created a representative democracy. Its history includes significant territorial expansion, a civil war over slavery, and its emergence as a global superpower in the 20th century.
Washington
Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States, founded in 1790 following the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. It was established as a federal district through the Residence Act and named after the first U.S. president, George Washington, with its core design influenced by architect Pierre Charles L’Enfant. The city is home to iconic national monuments, museums, and the branches of the U.S. government, symbolizing American political history and democracy.
Caribbean
The Caribbean is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and surrounding coasts, historically inhabited by indigenous peoples like the Taíno before European colonization began in the late 15th century. Its complex history is marked by the transatlantic slave trade, plantation economies, and colonial rule by various European powers, leading to a profoundly diverse cultural heritage today. This blend is reflected in the region’s music, languages, cuisine, and festivals.
VTV
VTV, or Vietnam Television, is the national public television broadcaster of Vietnam, founded on September 7, 1970. It originated from the consolidation of earlier radio and film units and has served as the primary state-controlled media outlet, playing a key role in information dissemination and cultural programming throughout the country’s modern history.
Chevron
Chevron is a major American multinational energy corporation, founded in 1879 as the Pacific Coast Oil Company. It has grown through mergers and acquisitions, most notably with Standard Oil of California and Texaco, to become one of the world’s largest integrated oil and gas companies.
