# US Defends Venezuela Oil Deal as Precondition for Democratic Elections

US officials defend a new oil agreement with Venezuela as a necessary step to stabilize the economy before holding democratic elections.

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The US government defended a new oil agreement with the interim Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodriguez, stating it is a necessary step toward future democratic elections. [^1]

Five Central American nations-Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica-celebrate their independence on September 15 alongside Mexico. [^2]

On September 15, 1821, the Act of Independence of Central America was signed in the National Palace of Guatemala City, declaring political emancipation from the Spanish Crown. [^3]

An anonymous US official explained that the goal is to ensure a new democratic government inherits a stabilized country rather than a broken one. [^4]

Officials emphasized that without economic stability, Venezuela risks reverting to authoritarianism, drawing a parallel to Nicaragua's return to Sandinism. [^5]

The agreement allows Venezuela to reinvest income to modernize its oil industry, a process that did not occur under previous administrations. [^6]

El Salvador holds military parades in San Salvador divided into student, military, and public security contingents, honoring José Matías Delgado as the 'Father of the Salvadoran Fatherland'. [^7]

Guatemala honors the signing site with school band parades known as 'bandas de paz' and public marimba music performances. [^8]

An aggressive response from a known intelligent and cultured individual used the terms 'obsession' and 'resentment' to describe the author's behavior. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. The US government defended a new oil agreement with the interim Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodriguez, stating it is a necessary step toward future democratic elections. (El Universal, News)
2. Five Central American nations-Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica-celebrate their independence on September 15 alongside Mexico. (Excélsior, News)
3. On September 15, 1821, the Act of Independence of Central America was signed in the National Palace of Guatemala City, declaring political emancipation from the Spanish Crown. (Excélsior, News)
4. An anonymous US official explained that the goal is to ensure a new democratic government inherits a stabilized country rather than a broken one. (El Universal, News)
5. Officials emphasized that without economic stability, Venezuela risks reverting to authoritarianism, drawing a parallel to Nicaragua's return to Sandinism. (El Universal, News)
6. The agreement allows Venezuela to reinvest income to modernize its oil industry, a process that did not occur under previous administrations. (El Universal, News)
7. El Salvador holds military parades in San Salvador divided into student, military, and public security contingents, honoring José Matías Delgado as the 'Father of the Salvadoran Fatherland'. (Excélsior, News)
8. Guatemala honors the signing site with school band parades known as 'bandas de paz' and public marimba music performances. (Excélsior, News)
9. An aggressive response from a known intelligent and cultured individual used the terms 'obsession' and 'resentment' to describe the author's behavior. (El Estímulo, News)

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