Interim President of Venezuela Emphasized on strengthening the Oil and Gas Industry

The Interim President of Venezuela emphasized strengthening the country's oil and gas industry despite US sanctions.

News ID: 87273

Date: 19 January 2026 - 10:22

TEHRAN (Defapress) - According to Tass, Venezuela's interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, wrote on her Telegram channel: "We will strengthen the oil and gas industry while responsibly managing and preserving the country's currency reserves.

She emphasized the need to strengthen domestic production and make reasonable use of imports to support economic growth.

The interim President of Venezuela deemed unity and sacrifice necessary to overcome this situation, adding that Caracas has all the necessary resources to ensure the well-being of its people.

On January 3rd, the United States, under the pretext of fighting narco-terrorists, kidnapped the President of Venezuela. The White House has threatened to overthrow all leftist governments ruling Latin America and has claimed the region as its own backyard.

On January 6th, the Vice President of Venezuela, Rodríguez, took the oath of as the interim President of Venezuela.