Venezuela has become the center of a high-stakes geopolitical showdown as the United States, under President Donald Trump, ramps up military and strategic pressure in the Caribbean. The Trump administration cites drug trafficking as the justification, but critics question whether the real target is Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.<br /><br />Amid escalating tensions, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has received public birthday messages from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming their support and signaling that Caracas now occupies a pivotal position in global power dynamics. Trump’s controversial actions, including closing Venezuelan airspace and deploying the USS Gerald Ford, have drawn criticism from lawmakers, analysts, and international observers, raising questions about legality, human rights, and U.S. intentions.<br /><br />Is this really a campaign against narcotics—or a strategic move in the US-China-Russia power struggle? Watch APT Opinion’s latest episode for full analysis.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /> #Venezuela #Trump #Maduro #China #Russia #APT
