The Strategic Importance of US Intervention in Venezuela
January 3, 2026
The US operation in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro is a strategic move against China affecting its energy security. Venezuela has become a key oil supplier for China due to sanctions it has faced. The American intervention adds risk to the stability of oil suppliers and affects trust in the market. This action sends a message to both Venezuela and Iran about destabilizing their relations. Trump emphasizes that the US will not allow any secure channels from China.