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US Blocks China From Venezuelan Oil Access
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In early January 2026, a US operation extracted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro while a Chinese delegation was present, and the piece argues this effectively cuts China off from Venezuelan oil. The move signals a firmer US stance to curb Chinese influence in Latin America and heightens geopolitical tensions involving Russia, the EU and regional partners, potentially reshaping energy trade flows.
