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Has Trump Achieved His Goal in Venezuela?

Published January 18, 2026, 07:01
Has Trump Achieved His Goal in Venezuela?

Journalist Kyriakos Loizou analyzes US policy in Venezuela, emphasizing that the goal remains control of the country's oil, regardless of the US administration. According to him, the recent abduction of elected President Nicolas Maduro and his wife by the US is an escalation of Washington's aggressiveness, which however indicates weakness, as the dollar and the American economy are in crisis. Loizou spoke with Professor of State and Law Theory, Dimitris Kaltsonis, who confirmed that control of oil is the main goal of the US. Professor Kaltsonis estimated that Trump has not yet achieved his goal, as politicians friendly to the US do not have the trust of the Venezuelan people. The professor noted that the US is trying to subdue the Venezuelan government through pressures, such as abduction and bombings, but success is not guaranteed. Venezuela is also facing an economic war and a naval blockade, which have caused thousands of deaths in recent years. The journalist and the professor agree that the situation in Venezuela is complex and that the success of the US depends on the ability of the Maduro government to withstand the pressures and maintain the support of its people.