www.economica.net/sua-au-platit-venezuelei-12-mili

The U.S. has paid Venezuela over $12 billion after taking control of its natural resources, according to a State Department report. Following the ousting of President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, funds from verified entities related to Venezuela's natural resources have been deposited into a U.S.-managed account. The primary revenue source for Venezuela remains oil, but it also exports gold and other minerals. An anonymous U.S. official noted that Congress was informed of these payments in early November, coinciding with the timing of the midterm elections. Maduro and his wife are currently imprisoned in New York, facing multiple charges, while Delcy Rodriguez serves as interim head of state, gradually restoring Venezuela's international relations.