Following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, the Trump administration is negotiating to receive 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, to be sold at market price with proceeds controlled by the US. The US is also pressuring Venezuela's interim government to sever ties with China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba, and to partner exclusively with the US on oil production. Officials are also targeting key figures like Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino to ensure stability during the transition.