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Stop U.S. Oil Deals that Prop Up Authoritarian Regimes in Venezuela
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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Congress
Goal: We call on the U.S. government to immediately halt oil concessions and business deals with the Venezuelan state until free and fair elections are held and all political prisoners are released.
The Trump administration's decision to allow Chevron to resume oil operations in Venezuela is a dangerous reversal that provides economic and political support to Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime. Despite claims that these deals will not benefit the regime, history shows that oil swaps and operational fees directly strengthen Maduro's grip on power and enable ongoing repression of the Venezuelan people.
By prioritizing short-term transactional gains over long-term regional stability and human rights, the U.S. is sending a message that authoritarian leaders can leverage issues like immigration and prisoner exchanges to secure economic lifelines. This approach undermines the struggle for democracy in Venezuela and signals to other regimes that human rights abuses will be tolerated if they serve U.S. interests.
The U.S. must stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people by refusing to legitimize or financially support Maduro's government. We demand a principled foreign policy that prioritizes democracy, human rights, and the self-determination of the Venezuelan people.
Key Demands
- Immediately revoke all oil concessions and business licenses granted to U.S. companies operating in Venezuela until free and fair elections are held.
- Condition any future economic engagement with Venezuela on the unconditional release of all political prisoners.
- Increase support for Venezuelan civil society and human rights organizations working to restore democracy.
- Establish transparent and democratic benchmarks for any future negotiations with the Venezuelan government.
- End all policies that enable authoritarian regimes to use immigration or prisoner exchanges as leverage against the United States.
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