🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Captures Maduro in "Operation Southern Spear"
In a massive overnight military operation, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes across Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
The Stated Reason vs. The Oil Factor:
The U.S. Narrative: President Trump and AG Pam Bondi claim the mission was a law enforcement action to stop "narco-terrorism" and address the migrant crisis. The Resource Reality: Critics and analysts worldwide are pointing to Venezuela's 303 billion barrels of oil—the largest reserves on Earth. Following the capture, President Trump stated the U.S. would be "very strongly involved" in Venezuela’s oil industry, while VP JD Vance demanded that "stolen oil" be returned.
Global Fallout:
Economic Impact: While the U.S. promises to "reopen" the energy sector, global markets are bracing for massive volatility as control over 17–20% of the world's oil hangs in the balance Global Fallout:
Economic Impact: While the U.S. promises to "reopen" the energy sector, global markets are bracing for massive volatility as control over 17–20% of the world's oil hangs in the balance.
Sovereignty Crisis: Russia, China, and Iran have condemned the strikes as a violation of international law, framing it as a resource grab disguised . #CryptoPatience