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Trump: US taking millions of barrels of oil from Venezuela amid 'extraordinary' ties
Anadolu Agency EN·US · VE·2 days ago
US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, 2026, unilaterally deposing him and securing new oil deals with the post-Maduro government. Washington has intensified pressure on Cuba, imposed new tariffs, and declined to renew USMCA, triggering renegotiations. The moves signal a more assertive US posture in Latin America, with implications for regional alignment and China's influence.
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