Venezuela oil crisis 2026
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How the Venezuela Crisis Is Redefining Global Oil Security in 2026
January 5, 2026 As Venezuela’s long-running political and economic crisis reaches a critical juncture, its impact on global oil security is forcing governments, energy markets, and strategic planners worldwide to reassess vulnerabilities in the international energy system. In early January 2026, a bold U.S. military operation resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro