Core Viewpoint - Venezuela's government strongly condemns a U.S. court ruling that mandates the "forced sale" of Citgo Petroleum, labeling it as a predatory action against the assets of Venezuelan citizens [1][3]. Group 1: Government Response - The Venezuelan government, through Vice President Rodriguez, issued a public statement denouncing the court's decision as a result of collusion between the U.S. government and extreme opposition in Venezuela, characterizing it as a brutal expropriation of national assets [1][3]. - The statement emphasizes that Venezuela will pursue all available legal measures to hold accountable those involved in this action [1][3]. Group 2: Citgo Petroleum Overview - Citgo Petroleum, a major oil company headquartered in the U.S., is primarily owned by Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA [1][3]. - The company imports heavy crude oil from Venezuela, refines it, and sells it across the U.S., with the proceeds flowing back to Venezuela [1][3]. Group 3: Public Sentiment and Military Threats - A recent poll conducted by the Venezuelan firm Hinterlaces revealed that 90% of respondents believe the true intention behind U.S. actions is to seize Venezuela's oil and other natural resources [1][3]. - The article notes ongoing military interventions and threats from the U.S. towards Venezuela, indicating a tense geopolitical climate [1][3].

Core Viewpoint - The Venezuelan government strongly condemns a U.S. court ruling that mandates the forced sale of Citgo Petroleum, viewing it as a predatory action against the assets of Venezuelan citizens and a significant threat to national interests [1]. Group 1: Government Response - The Venezuelan government claims that the U.S. is colluding with extreme opposition groups to carry out fraudulent procedures that result in the brutal expropriation of Venezuelan assets [1]. - Venezuela asserts it will take all available legal measures to hold accountable those involved in this action [1]. Group 2: Citgo Petroleum - Citgo Petroleum, a major oil company headquartered in the U.S., is primarily owned by the Venezuelan state oil company [1]. - The company imports heavy crude oil from Venezuela, refines it, and sells it across the U.S., with funds flowing back to Venezuela [1]. Group 3: U.S. Military Actions - The U.S. has been conducting military operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific under the pretext of drug interdiction, sinking over 20 alleged drug trafficking vessels, resulting in more than 80 deaths [1]. - The Venezuelan government views these military actions as a guise for a broader strategy to threaten and potentially overthrow the Venezuelan regime [2]. Group 4: Public Sentiment - A recent poll by Venezuelan firm Hinterlaces indicates that 90% of respondents believe the true intention of U.S. actions is to seize Venezuela's oil and other natural resources [1].