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- In January 2026, the United States launched Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and signaling a shift to hard power in the Americas.
- The People's Republic of China condemned the action but refrained from military escalation, pursuing diplomatic responses to protect its interests.
- Maduro's removal shifted Venezuela's oil exports to the United States, complicating China's energy security and reducing its influence.
