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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 14 MIN

Was Maduro's Capture About Oil?

from The Journal. · host The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

For months, the U.S. sold its pressure campaign against Venezuela as a way to curtail drug trafficking. Now, after a surprise military operation on Saturday that led to the capture of President Nicolàs Maduro, U.S. oil companies have a path to regaining access to one of the world’s largest oil reserves. But WSJ’s Collin Eaton explains why getting companies to flock back to Venezuela will be a massive challenge. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening: - Make Money Not War: Trump’s Plan for Peace in Ukraine - Why Is the U.S. Giving Billions to Argentina? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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