Trump Plans Strategic Intervention in Venezuela Amid Maduro's Tensions

The U.S. under President-elect Donald Trump is developing a strategy to undermine Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela, which includes potentially revoking Chevron's operating license, a move expected to destabilize the economy further. Trump's foreign policy team, led by Senator Marco Rubio, is concerned about the influence of Venezuelan criminals in the U.S. and seeks to negotiate Maduro's exile. Maduro, facing international pressure and criticism of his recent election victory, has made provocative statements about 'liberating' Puerto Rico, which some view as a mere distraction from his domestic challenges. Despite allegations of election fraud, Maduro remains in power, bolstered by U.S. oil agreements that have provided significant revenue. Critics argue that these agreements have allowed Maduro to entrench his regime despite ongoing humanitarian crises in Venezuela. The Biden administration's inability to respond decisively to these developments has sparked further calls for policy re-evaluation regarding sanctions and support for the opposition.