Venezuela Shift
Venezuela opens oil industry and airspace
Delcy Rodríguez / Nicolás Maduro / Caracas, Venezuela / U.S. Treasury / National Assembly /

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1/31/2026
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The Breakdown 95

  • Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has made a historic move by signing a law to privatize the oil industry, dismantling decades of state control and socialist policies, in a bid to attract foreign investment and revitalize the struggling economy.
  • The United States has been a driving force behind this shift, easing restrictions to allow American companies to engage with Venezuelan oil, following the military capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, which has significantly altered the political landscape.
  • As tensions rise in the Middle East, President Trump's administration deploys a "massive armada" to Iran while simultaneously seeking to normalize relations with Venezuela, showcasing a strategy of regime change and territorial influence.
  • The reopening of Venezuelan airspace for commercial flights marks a new chapter in U.S.-Venezuela relations, with American citizens soon expected to travel to the nation, highlighting the potential for economic recovery.
  • This geopolitical tug-of-war reflects a broader narrative of power and resource control, centralizing the focus on Venezuela's oil wealth as a battleground for international interests.
  • Amid these developments, concerns regarding the implications of U.S. intervention and the sovereignty of Venezuela linger, raising questions about the morality and legality of foreign influence in domestic affairs.

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Delcy Rodríguez / Nicolás Maduro / Donald Trump / Caracas, Venezuela / U.S. Treasury / National Assembly /

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