- The US plans a three-step process for Venezuela involving stabilization, recovery, and transition.
- US-controlled oil sales will fund aid for Venezuelans, with profits managed by the US.
- Venezuela's recovery will involve market access for foreign companies and amnesty for opposition figures.

A: Hey! Did you hear anything about Venezuela lately?

B: No, what's going on? It sounds serious!

A: Yeah, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has a plan! It's in three steps.

B: Three steps? Like a recipe?

A: Kinda! First, they want to stop things from getting crazy and chaotic.

B: Okay, stabilization. Makes sense. So, how are they doing that?

A: They’re selling oil they got – some was even on tankers! The money will go to the Venezuelan people.

B: Wow, that’s a lot of oil! Who gets to decide what to do with the money?

A: The US, at least for now. Then, next comes recovery. American and other companies can start doing business there.

B: Business? So, like, rebuilding?

A: Exactly! And people who are against the government might be released from prison too. A fresh start!

B: That sounds hopeful! What's the third step?

A: He didn’t really say much! It’s called “transition.” He talked about it a lot with Venezuelan leaders, though.

B: Mysterious! What did he say about that?

A: He said, in the end, the Venezuelan people will decide what happens next. It’s up to them.

B: So, the US is helping, but it’s really for the Venezuelan people to sort things out?

A: Pretty much! There's been some criticism too, about how the US got the president. Apparently, some people think it wasn't legal.

B: Oh, that’s complicated! It’s a lot to take in.