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Key Facts
Seized Ship: Second U.S. interception near Venezuela.
Ownership: Chinese.
Cargo: 1.8 million barrels of Merey 16 crude.
Destination: China.
Significance of Merey 16: Heavy, high-value crude. Only certain refineries can process it efficiently, making it strategically important.
Why This Matters
Supply Shock:
Losing 1.8 million barrels immediately tightens the oil market. Even if it’s a fraction of global daily supply (~100M barrels/day), it adds a risk premium, especially for high-quality crude like Merey 16.
Geopolitical Tensions:
U.S. enforcement is actively targeting oil flows tied to Venezuela’s sanctioned regime.
China is deeply involved in Venezuela’s oil industry, so this seizure is more than trade—it’s geopolitics.
Energy flows are being used as tools of pressure.
Market Reaction:
Oil prices likely to rise due to scarcity and geopolitical risk.
Volatility returns: Energy-linked stocks and ETFs could see rapid swings.
Geopolitical premium: Traders will price in potential future disruptions from Venezuela or other sanctioned producers.
Bigger Picture
This isn’t just about barrels of crude.
The seizure signals:
The U.S. is willing to enforce sanctions aggressively.
China-Venezuela ties may face increasing scrutiny.
Oil is a weapon as much as a commodity—control of supply routes matters.
📊 Market Tip: Watch Brent and WTI crude, tanker tracking near the Caribbean, and geopolitical headlines from Venezuela-China-U.S. interactions. Any disruption could cause sudden spikes.
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By @MrJangKen • ID: 766881381 • January 4, 2026

On the morning of January 3, 2026, the United States launched a massive military operation targeting the leadership of Venezuela. The operation, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, involved over 150 aircraft and elite special operations units.
Key Details of the Strike
The Raid: Members of the U.S. Army’s Delta Force conducted a pre-dawn raid on the Fuerte Tiuna military complex in Caracas, where President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were located.The Capture: President Trump confirmed the capture via Truth Social, sharing an image of a blindfolded Maduro wearing a gray Nike tracksuit aboard the USS Iwo Jima.Current Status: Following a flight to New York and a transfer via the Westside Heliport, Maduro is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn.
The Legal Case: Why the U.S. Acted
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an expanded indictment in the Southern District of New York. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the administration is seeking justice for decades of alleged criminal activity.
The Primary Charges:
Narco-terrorism conspiracy: Alleging a 25-year partnership with the FARC to flood the U.S. with cocaine.Importation of Cocaine: Claims that the regime facilitated the movement of up to 250 tons of cocaine annually.Weapons Charges: Possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices used to protect drug shipments.
"We will run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition."
— President Donald Trump at a Mar-a-Lago press conference.
Global and Domestic Reactions
The operation has divided world leaders and U.S. lawmakers, sparking intense debate over international law and national sovereignty.
Venezuela (Regime): Vice President Delcy Rodríguez condemned the action as an "illegal and illegitimate kidnapping" and an act of "barbaric" aggression. She has been ordered by the Supreme Tribunal of Justice to assume the presidency in Maduro's absence.Russia, China, & Iran: These nations have issued strong condemnations, calling the strike a clear violation of international law and demanding the immediate release of Maduro and his wife.United Nations: Secretary-General António Guterres expressed "deep concern" regarding the violation of sovereignty and has called for an emergency Security Council meeting.U.S. Political Opposition: Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Hakeem Jeffries questioned the constitutional authority for the strike. Sanders described it as "illegal military adventurism" and a distraction from domestic economic crises.Argentina: President Javier Milei praised the operation, calling it a decisive step toward "freedom" for the Venezuelan people.
Economic and Regional Impact
Oil Control: President Trump indicated that U.S. oil companies would be sent to "rehabilitate" Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, claiming the revenue would reimburse the U.S. for the cost of the operation.Border Security: Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has deployed forces to the border, bracing for a potential influx of refugees as a power vacuum forms in Caracas.Market Forecast: Analysts expect commodity prices to jump when markets open on Monday, with Brent Crude forecasted to reach $65 per barrel.

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