Venezuela Open To U.S. Negotiations Regarding Drug Trafficking

Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said the country is open to negotiating an agreement with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking.

Maduro reiterated that the U.S. wants to force a government change in Venezuela and gain access to its vast oil reserves through the months long pressure campaign that began with a massive military deployment to the Caribbean Sea.

“The U.S. government knows, because we’ve told many of their spokespeople, that if they want to seriously discuss an agreement to combat drug trafficking, we’re ready,” Maduro said. He added, “if they want oil, Venezuela is ready for U.S. investment, like with Chevron, whenever they want it, wherever they want it and however they want it.”

Chevron Corp. is the only major oil company exporting Venezuelan crude to the U.S.. Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves.