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Venezuela Tensions between the US and the South American country have been rising in recent months, leading to the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to face charges of drug trafficking and terrorism. Is Venezuelan oil United States' main interest? Alexa Meyer 3 hours ago3 hours ago Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves. But it only accounts for less than 1% of the global oil production. Nevertheless, many think the US government's main interest in Venezuela is access to oil. https://www.dw.com/en/is-venezuelan-oil-united-states-main-interest/video-75403041 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry Yuchen Li in Taipei 3 hours ago3 hours ago Beijing is "deeply shocked" by the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela, one of China's key partners in Latin America. At the same time, China could find ways to use the kidnapping of Maduro for its own agenda. https://www.dw.com/en/maduros-downfall-deals-china-new-cards-in-us-rivalry/a-75422605 © 2026 Deutsche Welle | What US attack says about Venezuela's military strength Aaron Tilton 4 hours ago4 hours ago US forces encountered little resistance from Venezuela's military when they captured Nicolas Maduro, the country's leader, in a surprise nighttime raid. The attack has exposed the massive power discrepancy between the two countries. https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-military-equipment-strength-us-attack-caracas-russia/video-75429143 © 2026 Deutsche Welle |