US Involvement in Venezuelan Oil Industry Post-Maduro Capture

11 UPDATES · 13 DAYS · 3 JAN 2026 — 15 JAN 2026

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Latest · 15 Jan 2026

Experts question the feasibility of Donald Trump's plan to acquire Venezuela's oil reserves due to low production, economic instability, and low oil prices.

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3Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Guardian

US politicians react to capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro | US foreign policy

The Guardian

Following a military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro, the US declared its intention to be "very strongly involved" in Venezuela's oil industry.

Times of India

US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and transported them to New York City for trial.

Times of India

Democrats condemned President Trump's military strike against Nicolás Maduro, alleging it violated the Constitution and international law.

Times of India

The United States launched airstrikes in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Maduro and his wife, and their subsequent trial in New York for drug and weapons offenses.

4Jan

Times of India

President Trump authorized a military operation in Venezuela, capturing Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, resulting in at least 40 deaths and a state of national emergency.

5Jan

The Guardian

Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is expected to appear in a New York court on drug and weapons charges following his capture by US Special Forces.

7Jan

BBC

China's carefully cultivated relationship with Venezuela has been disrupted by Donald Trump's raid on Nicolás Maduro, creating uncertainty and potential challenges to its regional investments.

The Guardian

Trump administration reportedly warns Maduro ally Diosdado Cabello could be next | Venezuela

BBC

President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion increase in US military spending by 2027, aiming to bolster national security and incentivize defense contractors to invest in new manufacturing.

15Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Guardian

Experts question the feasibility of Donald Trump's plan to acquire Venezuela's oil reserves due to low production, economic instability, and low oil prices.

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