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Venezuela has exported its first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), marking a significant step in the country’s energy and political transition. The vessel left Venezuela late Sunday and is headed to the United States.
Ship Bound for Rhode Island
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced that the Singapore-flagged Chrysopigi Lady departed from a northern Venezuelan port on Feb. 1 carrying the country’s first LPG export. Shipping data shows the vessel is scheduled to arrive in Providence, Rhode Island.
Rodríguez called the shipment a “historic milestone,” describing it as the export of Venezuela’s first molecule of gas and a move aimed at improving the well-being of the Venezuelan people.
A New Chapter After Maduro’s Capture
The export comes weeks after a U.S. military operation ordered by President Donald Trump led to the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, who now faces federal charges in the United States. Rodríguez, previously Maduro’s vice president, was sworn in as interim president in January.
Since taking office, she has faced the dual challenge of maintaining internal stability while navigating strained relations with Washington.
Balancing Dialogue and Defiance
In recent public remarks, Rodríguez said Venezuela has opened space for political dialogue but warned against continued aggression from the U.S. She also praised those involved in resisting the Jan. 3 military operation, saying no one in Venezuela surrendered.
According to Venezuelan officials, about 100 people were killed during the operation, including 32 Cuban security personnel, figures later confirmed by Cuban authorities.
Energy Exports Under Scrutiny
The LPG shipment is being closely watched as analysts debate whether Venezuelan energy exports could eventually affect U.S. fuel prices. For now, the delivery signals Venezuela’s reentry into international energy markets amid an ongoing and fragile political reset.
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