US Sanctions on Venezuela: A Decade of Energy War & Hemisphere Hegemony

Описание: The battle for energy dominance has reshaped global geopolitics—and no conflict illustrates this better than the decade-long showdown between the U.S. and Venezuela. As the world’s top holder of proven oil reserves (303 billion barrels, 17.2% of the global total), Venezuela was once a linchpin of America’s energy security—40% of U.S. refineries are purpose-built to process its heavy oil. But since 2017, Washington’s escalating sanctions have turned this symbiotic relationship into a brutal geopolitical game, with far-reaching consequences for both nations, the Western Hemisphere, and the global energy market. In this video, we break down the full story: how U.S. sanctions evolved from targeted asset freezes (2017) to comprehensive bans on PDVSA (Venezuela’s state oil company) and "secondary sanctions" on third-party traders—cutting Venezuela’s oil exports from 2.2 million barrels/day (2016) to just 650,000 (2024) and wiping out 75% of its oil revenue; we explore the hidden industrial link: why U.S. refineries can’t easily replace Venezuelan heavy oil, and how Washington’s sanctions are backfiring on its own energy sector; we also examine the humanitarian cost, as UN reports document collapsed healthcare, soaring child malnutrition, and violated human rights—all tied to blocked medicine and food imports; plus, the global pushback: why China, Russia, Brazil, and other nations condemn U.S. unilateralism as a violation of the UN Charter, and how Venezuela is fighting back through energy deals with Moscow and Beijing (including a 2024 project set to boost output by 300,000 barrels/day); and finally, the 2025 breakthrough: UN-mediated talks between the U.S. and Venezuela—could this signal an end to the energy war? This isn’t just a story of sanctions and oil—it’s a clash between major power hegemony and small-state sovereignty. As global multipolarity grows, unilateral tactics are facing unprecedented resistance. Join us as we unpack the data, geopolitics, and human stakes of one of the 21st century’s most critical energy conflicts. Subscribe for more in-depth analysis of global energy geopolitics and international affairs! What do you think: Will U.S.-Venezuela tensions ease, or will the energy game escalate? Drop your take in the comments! Sources include BP’s 2025 Energy Review, EIA reports, UN Human Rights Council findings, and official statements from governments and international organizations (full citations in pinned comment).

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