January 3, 2026

Oil, drugs, sphere of influence: How Venezuela became the epicenter of Trump's foreign policy

The stunning military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and brought him to the U.S. to stand trial was a drastic step taken by a commander in chief who traditionally has been cautious about military entanglements abroad.

Oil, drugs, sphere of influence: How Venezuela became the epicenter of Trump's foreign policy

TL;DR

  • Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was captured.
  • Maduro was brought to the U.S. to stand trial.
  • The military operation was a drastic step.
  • The commander in chief has typically been cautious about military actions abroad.

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