The 2026 U.S. operation that captured Nicolás Maduro raises old questions about law, resources, and who really controls the post-dictator future of Venezuela
Friday night, Nicolás Maduro was captured by the U.S. in January 2026. While his dictatorship lacked legitimacy, the method of removal without public legal process or international mandate raises questions about the rule of law. Venezuela’s oil industry was originally built by U.S. firms and left buried under debt. Its untapped silver reserves had begun to attract BRICS-aligned interests. Maduro’s economic pivot away from the dollar-based order may have sealed his fate. With his removal, oil, silver, and debt restructuring are once again on the table with U.S. firms poised to benefit.
Continue Reading
This article was originally published on Substack. Subscribe to get updates directly to your inbox.