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U.S. Eyes Colombia's Minerals Amid Venezuelan Turmoil

2/26/2026

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Inírdia, Colombia, holds significant mineral resources, including diamonds, gold, and coltan essential for technology.
Following the U.S. raid that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, U.S. President Donald Trump has sought access to these minerals to curb China's supply-chain dominance.
However, armed criminal groups control much of southern Venezuela, making exploitation of these resources challenging.

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Inírdia, Colombia, holds significant mineral resources, including diamonds, gold, and coltan essential for technology.
Following the U.S. raid that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, U.S. President Donald Trump has sought access to these minerals to curb China's supply-chain dominance.
However, armed criminal groups control much of southern Venezuela, making exploitation of these resources challenging.