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Trump's Venezuela Strategy Sparks Global Concerns and Criticism

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has reshaped the global order by focusing on Venezuela's oil and threatening military action in Latin America and Iran.
The approach includes the removal of Nicolás Maduro, alarming allies and fueling concerns of a new imperialism.
Critics say the strategy undermines norms, while supporters argue it restores U.S. influence.
European leaders express unease over values and power shifts, with Japan and South Korea warning of instability.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has reshaped the global order by focusing on Venezuela's oil and threatening military action in Latin America and Iran.
The approach includes the removal of Nicolás Maduro, alarming allies and fueling concerns of a new imperialism.
Critics say the strategy undermines norms, while supporters argue it restores U.S. influence.
European leaders express unease over values and power shifts, with Japan and South Korea warning of instability.