The Conflict: US and Venezuela Explained

Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves. This is the core of the

conflict. For decades, the U.S. and Venezuela were close partners,

fueling American industry. Everything changed when the government shifted, nationalizing resources and defying Washington's influence.

The U.S. viewed this shift as a threat to regional stability and economic interests.

Sanctions were imposed to pressure the government, leading to extreme economic hardship.

This pressure intended to spark internal change, but it deeply affected the civilian

population. While no full-scale invasion happened, failed covert raids and political backing

fueled the fire. Today, Venezuela remains a geopolitical chessboard between global powers like