Why Venezuela Matters to the US: Oil Wars, China/Russia Foothold, Migration Crisis & 2026

Описание: Discover why Venezuela is a geopolitical hotspot for the United States in 2026—home to the world's largest proven oil reserves (303 billion barrels, 17% of global supply), it's a heavy sour crude perfect for US Gulf Coast refineries, potentially slashing gas prices but crippled by Maduro's mismanagement and sanctions (production down from 3.2M to ~1M barrels/day). Beyond oil, Venezuela's collapse drove 8M+ migrants straining US borders, fueled narco-trafficking, and became a hub for adversaries: China extracts critical minerals (coltan, REEs for EVs/tech), Russia deploys air defenses/military advisors, Iran builds drones—all just 2,000km from Florida, threatening hemispheric security under the revived Monroe Doctrine.
Trump's Jan 3, 2026 strikes captured Maduro on narco-terror charges, enabling US "oversight" of oil (50M barrels transferred, Chevron/Exxon eyeing billions in revival), cutting China's discounted crude lifeline, expelling rivals, and stabilizing the region. Backed by PBS, CFR, Brookings, Foreign Affairs: not imperialism, but securing energy, countering BRICS influence, and ending a narco-state exporting chaos. Will this unlock prosperity or spark endless intervention? Timestamps, sources, analysis inside. Subscribe for geopolitics breakdowns! #VenezuelaCrisis
(Thumbnail suggestion: Split image—US flag over Venezuelan oil rigs on left, Trump/Maduro mugshot on right, red text "OIL + CHINA THREAT = US STRIKE?" with exploding map graphic.)
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