Venezuela Is Just the Beginning — Strategic Energy Shift Underway

The recent U.S. intervention in Venezuela and its pivot toward capturing and exporting Venezuelan oil isn’t just about one leader — it reflects a wider strategic recalibration of energy influence in global markets. Recent reporting shows Washington is redirecting Venezuelan crude toward U.S. refineries, potentially diverting barrels historically shipped to China. �#USA.

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📌 Key Strategic Themes: • U.S. influence on Venezuela’s oil sector increases, with Chevron the main Western exporter while shipments to China have stalled. �

• This pivot reduces China’s access to Venezuelan crude — which previously supplied roughly 4% of its imports. �

• Venezuela contains one of the largest proven oil reserves globally, giving its energy flows outsized geopolitical