🚨The United States has completed its first major sale of Venezuelan crude oil, worth around $500 million,
under a newly negotiated energy arrangement with Caracas. This is not a straightforward cash-for-oil transaction. Instead of sending the money directly to the Venezuelan government, the proceeds are being held in accounts controlled by the U.S., with a key account based in Qatar. Qatar was chosen as a neutral financial hub where funds can only be moved with U.S. approval and are protected from legal seizure by creditors.
This approach shows that the deal is about far more than oil exports. By controlling where the money is stored and how it can be used, Washington maintains financial oversight, limits risks from lawsuits or debt claims, and keeps leverage over how the revenue is eventually spent. More oil sales are expected soon as part of a broader framework that could reach several billion dollars, signaling a deeper U.S. role in managing Venezuela’s oil flows and income.
The bigger message is clear: oil is not just a commodity, it is a tool of power. Control over financial channels can be just as important as control over physical supply, allowing economic pressure and influence to be applied without the use of military force.$BTC
