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Following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela enters a decisive transition. This commentary examines the aftermath of the U.S. operation, the challenges of governance, justice, and economic recovery, and whether the post-Maduro moment will be a moment of democratic renewal or renewed i5stability nationwide.
As events in Venezuela accelerate following recent U.S. actions, the implications for regional stability, energy markets, and hemispheric security are becoming clearer. CFADP is closely tracking developments and assessing what comes next.


U.S. Control of Venezuela’s Crude Reserves and the Rewiring of Global Oil and Trade
How U.S. authority or decisive leverage over Venezuela’s immense crude reserves may transform global oil markets and trade routes, influencing prices, OPEC+ power, American energy security, and strategic rivalry with China and Russia worldwide today.
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