President Trump’s rhetoric and military actions against Venezuela, initially framed as anti-drug operations, reveal a deeper interest in the country’s vast oil reserves, the largest globally. Following the abduction of President Maduro, Trump openly discussed US control over Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, indicating intentions to extract wealth for global markets. Maduro denies drug trade involvement, asserting US motives center on seizing oil resources. Sanctions have severely limited Venezuela’s oil exports, with potential recovery tied to lifting these restrictions and investing in the oil sector.
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