Big Take What Maduro’s Ouster Means for the Global Economy
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Jan 5, 2026 Creighton Harrison, Bloomberg's executive editor for Latin America, dives into the dramatic U.S. strike against Nicolás Maduro. He discusses the oil motivations behind the actions, emphasizing that democracy wasn’t a focal point. Harrison explores what a U.S.-run Venezuela could mean for its economy, the potential leaders in transition, and the looming risks. He also analyzes the wider implications for regional neighbors like Cuba and Colombia, and how global players like China and Russia are responding. A pivotal moment in geopolitics!
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Oil Over Democracy
- The U.S. conducted a strike that captured Nicolás Maduro and announced it would run Venezuela during a transition.
- Bloomberg frames oil access, not democracy, as the dominant stated U.S. rationale for the operation.
Trump's Priorities Center On Oil
- Creighton Harrison says Trump emphasized oil when explaining U.S. priorities in Venezuela.
- He notes democracy was not mentioned as a central goal in the president's remarks.
Running A Country From Afar Is Hazy
- The U.S. claims to be "running" Venezuela without boots on the ground or a diplomatic presence.
- Creighton warns it's hard to run a country remotely and they're watching Delcy Rodriguez's cooperation closely.
