A little more info now dribbling out.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/united-states-russia-tanker-9.7036134

U.S. seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures, global sales

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ORINOCOTRIBUNE.COM • 2024-02-01

María Corina Machado's Lengthy Criminal Record

María Corina Machado participated in signing the 2002 coup decree against Hugo Chávez.  Leading the 2014 protests to oust Nicolás Maduro.  And supporting Juan Guaidó's attempt to overthrow Maduro.

Peace prize my ass.    Her net worth (approx) is $8-10 million (as of 2025)

But poverty describes Venezuela. 

Social Group	Monthly Income (USD)	Primary Income Sources
The "Rich" (Top 10%)	$550 - $600+	Business owners, exports, remote tech.
Middle Tier	$150 - $250	Private sector staff, specialized trade.
The "Poor"	$50 - $100	Informal labor, small-scale vending.
Extreme Poverty	$10 - $30	Public employees, retirees, state aid.

These are the people from whom Trump steals oil.