Venezuela's new gold rush moves at "Trump speed," but ignores a $25 million question
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Key Points:
- Diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Venezuela have been restored after being severed in 2019, aiming to promote stability, economic recovery, and political reconciliation, with both countries expressing optimism about future cooperation.
- U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Caracas with dozens of U.S. companies interested in investing in Venezuela's oil and mining sectors, praising recent Venezuelan legislation that improves transparency and reduces bureaucracy to attract investment.
- Despite the U.S. indictment and $25 million reward for Diosdado Cabello on drug-trafficking charges, he remains a key figure in Venezuela's government and was present during high-level meetings with U.S. officials, with U.S. representatives declining to comment on his involvement.
- Security concerns
