Venezuela is a South American state with poor economic conditions but abundant oil resources. Despite its abundance of natural beauty and crude oil, the United States' economic sanctions have prevented it from stabilizing its economy through the oil trade and tourism sector for centuries. The United States of America unexpectedly assaulted Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, on January 3, 2026. Following a three-hour operation, President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were apprehended and removed from their own country.
Historical Conflicts
The United States and Venezuela have historically clashed since 1999, during President Chavez's administration (1999–2013), when Venezuela nationalised the oil industry and shut off private enterprises and these crisis lasts till Manduro era since 2013 till present. The US has attacked Venezuela, intensifying the war. The world has agreed that the dollar has become the only reserve currency in the world, and those nations who oppose this petrodollarization must deal with the consequences. In order to control the petrodollar equation, the US seeks to maintain control over Venezuelan oil reserves.
Importance of Venezuela to US
With an estimated 300 billion barrels, or 17% of the world's total, Venezuela has the greatest proven oil reserves. By December 2025, vessels transporting Venezuelan crude were being intercepted by the US as part of a maritime embargo. President Trump stated that he would be willing to sell the confiscated oil or add it to the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, making it clear that it might be considered a US asset.
The Trump administration is pursuing the four objectives:
- Overthrown Maduro
- Obtaining oil from Venezuela
- Maintaining Dollar Value
- Show its supremacy
Justification of Attack
Maduro was accused of narco-terrorism under the Trump administration in 2020. Beginning in November 2025, the US threatened to resign as president of Venezuela and armed its military on the Caribbean coast. Before attacking the city, more than 15,000 troops surrounded Venezuela.
This incident claimed the lives of almost 80 people. The United States uses the reason that 80% of Venezuela's GDP has decreased since 2013 that is, since the Maduro era as justification for their war on the country and president's arrest. Maduro also charged trafficked drugs into the US, which had an impact on American youth.
Does attack on Venezuela is Legal or not?
The operation was described by US President Donald Trump and his administration as a military-backed law enforcement action that the president had "inherent constitutional authority" to carry out. While Only state intervention is prohibited by the United Nations and Organisation of American States charters. Because it forbids intervention "directly or indirectly," Article 15 of the OAS Charter goes a little further than the U.N. Charter.Article 15 reads as follows:
"No State or group of States has the right to intervene, directly or in-directly, for any reason whatever, in the internal or external affairs of any other State. The foregoing principle prohibits not only armed force but also any other form of interference or attempted threat against the personality of the State or against its political, economic and cultural elements."
The claim that the United Nations Security Council and UNO are puppets of powerful nations cannot be refuted. Do these regulations apply to nations other than the United States of America? International law experts and representatives of the United Nations (UN), the United States, and other nations claimed that the raid violated both Venezuela's sovereignty and the UN Charter. Protests and rejoicing by the Venezuelan diaspora were among the other global responses. The Venezuelan government claims
"We demand immediate proof of life of president Nicolas Maduro and the first Combatant Cilia Flores".
Real Agenda
Trump declared that the US would "run" Venezuela until there was a transfer of power, but López refuted these statements, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backtracked. Days after the president of Venezuela was taken prisoner in a remarkable military operation, President Donald Trump declared last night that the country would "turn over" 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. It demonstrates the hypocrisy and unfairness of superpowers. The US planned to establish another colonial era in Venezuela and control its assets. On January 5, 2026, Rodriguez took the oath of office as Acting President of Venezuela, maintaining the status quo. According to Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela
"will never again be anyone's colony neither of old empires, nor of new empires, nor of empires in decline"
Petro-Dollar
In 1974, Henry Kissinger, the president's advisor on the National Security Council, strikes an agreement with Saudi Arabia to sell its oil in dollars in exchange for national security from the United States. The value of the dollar was increased by the petro dollar, making it the world's reserve currency.
Iraq's challenge to petrodollarization Saddam Hussain made the decision to sell crude oil in euros in 2000. The US attacked Iraq in 2003 after accusing them of using weapons of mass destruction. Gadafi was assassinated in 2009 after he claimed to have sold crude oil in exchange for gold. Oil trade with Iran benefits Venezuela receives arms and security assistance. Similar to 2025, when Venezuela chose to sell crude oil to Russia in rubles and China in yuan, the US was unable to accept the devaluation of the dollar and accused them of transporting drugs.
US Superiority Complex
The US has been acting in this manner for ages. Juan Orlando, a former president of Honduras, was extradited to the United States in 2022, found guilty on drug related charges, and given a 45-year jail sentence. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump had a furious argument in the Oval Office last year.
Zelenskyy rejected Trump's offer for Ukraine's mineral resources in exchange for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful" and not appreciative enough of US assistance. Trump accused Zelenskyy of "gambling with the lives of millions of people" and "gambling with World War III" as the debate intensified. World knows who is the real gambler of the world.
US want to Change Regime in Venezuela
In 1989, the US detained Panamanian leader Gr. Manuel Noriega on drug-related charges; Washington authorities said this was done for the protection of US citizens. Additionally, the US accuses Noriega of being an illegitimate leader and installs a candidate who lost the most recent elections in his place. During a business meeting in Miami in November 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, pledged to open Venezuela's oil and gas reserves.
The Trump administration then held covert discussions with Maduro's government regarding its oil reserves. It's possible that Delcy Rodríguez's accusations regarding regime change in favour of the opposition leader are accurate.
US Attack on Venezuela leads to World War III
As a consequence of this unlawful US action, it is a certainty that World War III will occur. Major world powers like China and Russia choose to use force in retaliation for this conduct. Iran already has an anti-US position and is undoubtedly in favor of China and Russia. China has long had North Corea as an ally.
While Russia is preventing off Syria and Belarus, some Central Asian nations, such as Kazakhstan and Kyrgzstan, are members of the CSTO, a Russian-led military alliance, while many other nations may prefer to remain neutral. This fight might spread to neighboring nations and involve international treaty alliances.
It could also lead to an economic collapse, particularly in relation to oil, which would escalate the conflict. It causes a blowback of political and economic instability in the region.
Way Forward
"The only way to win World War III is to prevent it" Dwight D. Eisenhower
Considering the recent detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, the US and Venezuela are at a crossroads. Several actions could be taken in order to proceed
- Immediate Sanctions Relief: Resuming oil exports and stabilizing Venezuela's economy are two benefits of lifting sanctions.
- Reconstruction Efforts: Investing money into Venezuela's infrastructure, especially its oil sector, might spur economic expansion.
- Cooperation and Communication : Promoting communication between the US and Delcy Rodríguez's interim government in Venezuela could assist resolve shared issues.
- Humanitarian Support: It is critical to address Venezuela's humanitarian catastrophe, which includes shortages of food and medication.
- Fair Elections: The establishment of a legitimate government in Venezuela may be facilitated by holding free and fair elections.
Concerns about the situation in Venezuela have been voiced by the international community, including the UN, which has emphasized the importance of respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
When US attack on Venezuela?
On January 3-2026 US armed force Attack on Venezuela after three-hour operation they captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores out of region.
What Charges alleged to President Nicolas Maduro by US?
President Nicolas was charges are on four counts: “narco-terrorism” conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machineguns and destructive devices.
The Action of US to capture a president and his wife was legal?
According to International Law, generally grants sitting heads of state immunity from prosecution by foreign courts. This means a country like the U.S. cannot usually arrest or try a foreign president for crimes, especially while they are in office.
When from US Venezuelan Crisis starts?
US Venezuela has long history of clashes. Basically it starts from 1999 in Chavez era, when Venezuela Government decide to Nationalize Crude Oil and shutt off privatization for oil trade and issues continues till 2026 and led to this major attack on Venezuela sovereignty.
What are the importance of Venezuela Natural Resources as Oil?
Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, almost 17% of total oil in world, giving it strategic energy importance. It dominates exports, government revenue and foreign exchange. It makes Venezuela significant in global energy markets and foreign policy.
Why Venezuela agree to trade with other state in their own currencies rather than Dollar?
Main reasons Venezuela shifted away from the U.S. dollar in international trade especially oil sales is to avoid the impact of U.S. sanctions. Since the United States imposed sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector and financial system.it became difficult for Venezuela to receive payments in dollars through the normal international banking system because U.S. laws restrict dollar transactions with sanctioned entities like PDVSA (Venezuela’s state oil company). While by agreeing to trade oil in other currencies such as the euro, Chinese yuan (renminbi), or stable coins Venezuela can continue selling oil without exposing the transaction to U.S sanctions enforcement. This helps Caracas maintain its foreign exchange earnings despite U.S. pressure.
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