Venezuela troubles (currency, economy and potential FAFO)

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GOP rep reveals secret motive for Trump’s Venezuela invasion​

Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar mentioned to Fox Business that the push for stronger action against Nicolás Maduro’s government is primarily driven by economic factors.

U.S. oil companies could benefit greatly if Caracas is overthrown.

Salazar framed the call for more aggressive tactics and potential military involvement as a way to reintroduce American energy companies to Venezuela’s vast oil industry, referring to this as “very good news for the American economy.”

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/worl...nezuela-invasion/ar-AA1S7ZX8?ocid=socialshare
 
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U.S. Seizes A Shadow Fleet Super Tanker off Venezuela | The Skipper Has Been Arrested!

Dec 11, 2025 #skipper #sanctions #venezuela
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the arrest of the stateless Very Large Crude Carrier Skipper off the coast of Venezuela by the United States for carrying Venezuelan and Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions.


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In some places this is seen as an unofficial declaration of war. In this case done without congressional approval. Not a good thing.
 

Columbia Venezuela: Frontier Surrounded By US Military Special Report​

🚨 Crossing the Colombia–Venezuela Border as War Looms | On the Ground Report

I’m Patrick Lancaster, independent war correspondent.

After nearly 4 days and 70+ hours on the road, I arrived in Colombia attempting to enter Venezuela, where tensions are rapidly escalating amid U.S. threats, airspace closures, and talk of possible military action.

This video documents my real journey toward Venezuela — not from a studio, but from airports, buses, border towns, and chaotic crossings. What you’ll see here is what it actually takes to try to reach a potential war zone right now.

0:00 – Arrival in Colombia after 50+ hours of travel
1:10 – Why I’m here and why Venezuela matters right now
1:48 – Trump’s airspace closure & rising regional tensions
2:44 – Colombian customs & transit toward Venezuela
3:18 – Trump threatens Colombia, Venezuela & drug war escalation
6:00 – Searching for routes: flights vs buses vs walking the border
9:35 – Overnight bus journey toward the border
13:16 – Arrival at the border town
14:07 – Chaos, scams & intimidation near the crossing
19:28 – What really happened at the border
21:23 – Reaching the Venezuelan border
22:19 – Why entry was blocked — and what happens next
24:10 – Reporting plans if entry remains denied

🎥 WHAT THIS REPORT SHOWS• How airspace closures and political pressure disrupt travel• The last remaining routes into Venezuela• Border chaos, scams, and security tensions• Multiple failed attempts to cross• Why access to conflict zones is being restricted• The reality of reporting as tensions move toward war

 

They Are Lying About Venezuela​

The United States says this is about drugs, sanctions, and national security.

But when you zoom out, a much bigger story starts to emerge.

Over the past few days, the U.S. seized a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker accused of transporting sanctioned oil tied to Iran — and shortly after, announced escalating enforcement actions against Venezuela. The official explanation centers on narcotrafficking, sanctions enforcement, and protecting American lives.

And while those reasons deserve to be taken seriously, they don’t fully explain why Venezuela, why now, and what’s really at stake.

In this video, we examine the deeper economic forces shaping this conflict — including:

Venezuela’s massive oil and gold reserves

The role of U.S. sanctions as a financial weapon

Dollar dominance and the global reserve currency system

BRICS nations working to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar

The fentanyl crisis as an economic and national security threat

How energy, sanctions, and payment rails intersect

Why blockchain, stablecoins, Bitcoin, and tokenization suddenly matter

What this could mean for oil, gold, crypto, and global markets

Wars today aren’t just fought with missiles and troops.
They’re fought with currencies, sanctions, payment systems, energy flows, and technology.

My goal here isn’t to tell you what to think — it’s to walk through what we know, explore the competing explanations that aren’t being discussed, and let you decide what’s really happening beneath the surface.

If you disagree, think I missed something, or want to add context — drop it in the comments. This channel is growing, and thoughtful discussion matters.

 
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