BREAKING NEWS:
The U.S. has sold $500 million worth of Venezuelan oil, but Venezuela isn’t actually getting the money.
🇺🇸 This was the first oil sale under a new U.S.–Venezuela energy agreement — and it’s anything but standard.
💰 Here’s the catch:
The cash isn’t going to Caracas.
Instead, the money is being held in U.S.-controlled bank accounts, reportedly routed through Qatar as a neutral location, and can only be accessed with U.S. approval.
🛡️ Why this matters:
Venezuela can sell oil on the global market
The U.S. keeps control of the money
Creditors and courts can’t seize the funds
Washington keeps leverage without formally tightening sanctions
🌍 Result
Venezuela gets some breathing room.
The U.S. keeps financial control.
Oil isn’t just energy anymore — it’s a financial pressure tool.
👀 Markets are paying close attention. This setup could change how oil from sanctioned countries moves worldwide.
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